"I can't sleep because of the anxiety that there will be an earthquake..." "It seems like an earthquake will happen at any moment..." "I don't feel safe..." p>
Fear is one of the most natural emotions we feel.It emerges as a natural reaction in every situation that people perceive as uncertain and insurmountable.
When people are asked what they think about the earthquake, they use some denial mechanism and use the denial mechanism. While saying that it is not as destructive as it is, some try to externalize it by saying, "There is nothing to do with fate." Some try to convince you that their house is solid, while others think that they can sense the earthquake in advance and take action.
All of this is the fear experienced. They are socially acceptable defense mechanisms that are developed unconsciously to cope with the feeling of security and to feel the sense of security. It is not possible to spend every moment thinking; and because the body secretes cortisol (stress) hormone excessively due to stressful thoughts, you prepare the ground for other diseases...
So what can you do?
- Knowledge is power. Get information. Learn about the earthquake and the process, read, ask, research.
- Don't suppress your fear. Don't be afraid to speak out with the fear of being misunderstood. Talk about it with those around you.
- Create an earthquake plan with your family or people you live with. What will you do in the event of an earthquake, how you will bend and cover if you are sleeping or standing, where you will gather in an emergency, what will be in your earthquake bag and where will you put it... Planning all these will give you a little relief.
- Stay in the moment! Where are you now, is there an earthquake right now, are you physically healthy right now... Focus on these questions and their answers. "I don't know when and where I will be caught in an earthquake. I will think about it when it does."
- Spend at least 15 minutes of time during the day for breathing exercises and meditation. Do it at the same time every day It will relax your body; body comfort will also be good for your mind.
- Plan your day, spend it to the fullest. Write down the tasks and activities you will be doing. Try to stick to the plan. Do not neglect to socialize.
- Last and most importantly, remember that you cannot control earthquakes or any danger. This is not in your hands. Thinking so much about something you cannot interfere with lowers your life energy; You lose your mental and then your physical health. You have to take the "measures" you can take and leave the rest to time. You can't solve anything by worrying...
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