Managing Traumatic Stress: Tips for recovering from disasters and other traumatic events

The American Psychological Association shares tips about recovering after intense emotional events. The losses endured during catastrophic disasters and events are deeper than the obvious physical damage. Learning about normal responses to these situations can help us deal with them in an effective manner. As this article states, ” Shock and denial are typical responses to traumatic events and disasters, especially shortly after the event. Both shock and denial are normal protective reactions.” These symptoms and others come and go. They also vary in intensity and duration with each individual. Allowing time for healing and talking through our feelings are two of several excellent suggestions in this article.

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