Glaiza de Castro says surfing in Baler helps lessen anxiety and depression due to pandemic

Glaiza de Castro has been enjoying some sea, sun, and surf in Baler, where she has been spending the community quarantine.

On Instagram, the Kapuso actress posted a photo of herself atop a surfboard braving the waves.

“Kung kailan ka pa tumanda, tsaka ka pa naglaro," Glaiza wrote in the caption of her post, clarifying it was a comment she made to herself to preempt possible haters. 

According to Glaiza, she finally enjoyed the water after the local government unit allowed them to surf again.

"Kaya ayun na nga, na enjoy ko na lalo maglaro sa tubig simula nang i-allow ulit ng LGU ng Baler ang surfing," she said.

"Dahil dito, hindi lang kami nakakapag eherhisyo kundi nababawasan din kahit paano ang anxiety at depresyon dulot ng pandemya," she added.

Glaiza said the first thing she learned is respect for the ocean and its people.

"Kaya sa lahat po ng nga nakakasabay ko na locals, salamat sa mga tips niyo, di ko man alam mga pangalan ng iba sa inyo; at syempre sa mga naging regular ko nang kasama, salamat sa inspirasyon," she said.

Psychologists have long championed the value of exercise, access to nature, and having a hobby in battling anxiety and depression especially amid COVID-19. And it looks like Glaiza, who was recently tapped by the Canadian Film Society to appear in a Filbert Won movie in 2021, is proof to these tips. — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News