For many of us, its been a couple of months since coronavirus measures went into effect. And with no clear end to the pandemic in sight, its normal to feel anxious, down or lonely.

The coping mechanisms we used in the past, like going over to a friends apartment or planning a trip, are no longer readily available and may not be for a while. Even when we werent feeling low, we had those options available to us: We could grab dinner with co-workers after a long day. We could bar-hop to see where the night took us. We could wander around a street fair or a farmers market.

That spontaneity our ability to do what we wanted, with whom we wanted, when we wanted is a legitimate loss to mourn, according to therapists. Without it, we can feel stuck, isolated or confined (even though we know the lockdown is keeping people safe and healthy). That makes our mental health worse than it already is.

Here are some small actions you can take to combat those dispiriting feelings and maintain your well-being in the months ahead.