How Should We Define?
Some believe: Whatever creates stress causes harm. Negative consequences occur immediately or in the future. We can look at people who have experienced a challenging or traumatic event as survivors of the disaster; As in the case of Robinson Crusoe. Inside them, like every healthy person; There are flexibility, adaptation strength, recovery power and coping mechanisms. If the process works correctly, these coping mechanisms will return the person to his old normal, healthy state. Almost everyone experiences stress reactions after a traumatic event, and these reactions continue for a while. But eventually, after a while, the environment and life largely turn towards the old routine.
Which Emotions Intensify After a Traumatic Experience?
After a challenging or traumatic experience, a person examines his inner world closely. If you observe, you will see that your experiences are centered around three main emotions:
• Intense anger, some of which is directed to "those responsible" but most of which is not directed to the target
• Intense sadness about the losses, if any
• The feeling of intense fear that the event may recur
These three main emotions are seen very clearly, especially in the first period. Undirected intense anger, sadness and fear here can block people. So, what are the stress reactions in the first period?
Traumatic Stress Reactions That Can Be Seen During Crisis Periods
As we mentioned before, everyone who is exposed to a challenging or traumatic experience gives "stress reactions". These reactions are primarily defined as “normal reactions to an abnormal event.” If these show continuity, according to duration and period; It is defined as Acute Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
You Can Get Your Life Back on Track
You can get your life back on track after a traumatic or challenging event. During this process, you can change the priorities of your life with the knowledge and experiences brought about by this challenging life. In this new period, you can become more free by eliminating the things you find meaningless in your life.
You can give more importance to living today and appreciate the events that you find very ordinary in life. You can start pushing. You can establish deeper relationships with people who are important to you.
Most importantly, you can accept your reactions throughout this difficult process as normal. In short, such a difficult and negative event can also affect your life positively.
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