The earthquake disaster in our country was a traumatic shock for all of us. It is not easy for most of us to accept and face what happened. In disasters such as earthquakes and floods, we think more often that life is full of risks and that disasters can happen to us, too. These thoughts make us more aware of the real risks.
That's why in this article, I want to tell you about post-traumatic stress disorder and common reactions to trauma, because it will do you some good to know that these intense emotions you experience are completely normal. .
People with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder experience trauma-related things over and over again, even though they try not to think about the details of the trauma. Sounds and images related to that moment suddenly come to their minds. This is a perfectly normal reaction. It disappears for most people after a certain period of time. However, if it continues at the same severity after a certain period of time, the person may need to get support from a specialist.
It is very common for people to have sleep problems after trauma. Sleeping restlessly, waking up frequently, not being able to fall asleep, being hypervigilant, and having nightmares are reactions to trauma.
Feelings such as fear and anxiety are very common after trauma. Because in life-threatening situations, we first feel fear. People constantly scan for danger without realizing it. The sense of security is destroyed and it is normal to feel such emotions until we feel safe again.
Some of the emotions we experience intensely after the trauma are sadness and grief... The person becomes hopeless and his energy decreases. He thinks about how life has changed and his losses. Future plans begin to seem meaningless...
Anger, guilt and shame are among the emotions frequently experienced after trauma. There is much to be angry about and injustice. Things start to become very annoying. Sometimes the anger becomes so intense that the person may find himself punching walls and yelling at other people. These feelings may cause you to feel guilty, you may feel worse, but they are the expected reactions after the trauma.
The need to get away from people, alienation from people and the need to be alone is experienced very often after the trauma. Although people want to be alone, it is very important to connect with other people in reducing the effects of trauma. Because human beings heal by establishing relationships.
Remember, after trauma, the nervous system corrects itself by crying, shouting and getting angry. If you suppress body movements and negative emotions within you, the trauma can have a longer impact.
Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder usually last less than three months. However, if it continues for longer than this period, you should see a therapist. With the therapy support you receive, you can experience the traumatic event as a thing of the past. You don't have to experience it over and over again. Additionally, with therapy support, you can work on the events that happened to you and the effects they left on you. Over time, the symptoms will decrease and you will start to think less about things.
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