We lost a lot in the earthquake disaster in our country. We are in a social mourning. Our pain is so great… On the one hand, we need to support our relatives who lost their relatives in the earthquake and had to leave their homes. That's why I have prepared a short article about how you can support your relatives. Most individuals who have experienced earthquakes are currently experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. This is an expected situation after severe traumas.
It is not easy to support a traumatized relative. Because you are worried about him, you may act in a hurry to get him together as soon as possible. However, don't do this. In people who experience trauma, the effects usually subside on their own after a while. The most important thing you can do is make her feel safe… Don't try to gather information. Listen to what he has to say. Recognize their needs. In the first place, the most important need will be to feel safe. Because after traumatic events, our sense of security is shattered. In order for him to re-establish a sense of security, you should approach him with compassion and contact him as much as he allows. Reactions such as 'There are people who have experienced worse things than you', 'Look, you have a house to put your head in' do not work and on the contrary, they are ashamed of their feelings, feel that they are not understood, and turn away from you. Sometimes silence instead of consolation is a very good way of bonding. It will be very good for the person to know that their feelings are natural and to see that they are understood. Talk to the person about the situation and help them identify different options. However, do not decide for them. Because they will experience the consequences of those decisions. You can tell her not to be in a rush to make decisions.
Post-traumatic people often want to be left alone. They become alienated from other people. Don't insist on spending time together, but still don't leave it alone too much. Connecting and relationships heal people the most.
Crying and tantrums are normal after traumas. After trauma, the nervous system repairs itself by shouting, crying, and getting angry. If people suppress their body movements and emotions, they They repair them in a longer time. Tell them that these reactions are normal.
Knowing the symptoms of PTSD will make you less anxious while supporting your traumatized loved one. So below I share with you the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. These symptoms will subside in most people after about a month. If it doesn't go away, you can recommend seeking help from a mental health professional.
- Having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or having frequent nightmares.
- Irritability or outbursts of anger that seem out of control or out of proportion
- Feeling of being disconnected from other people or numb with emotions
- Anxiety or problems with a sense of relaxation or a sense of calm
- Re-experiencing traumatic events
- Often Feeling insecure or intense feelings of fear even when there is no threat or danger
- Behavioral changes that affect relationships, self-esteem, performance at school or work, or coping mechanisms
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