Emotional Concerns
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Disasters cause emotional as well as physical damage. You and your
family should expect to feel sadness, grief and even anger over
what you have seen and experienced.
| How To Cope |
| Pay Attention To Health
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- Get enough sleep. Experts recommend 7 to 9 hours nightly for adults.
- Drink plenty of clean water daily.
- Eat well and continue your physical activities.
- Set aside time for daily relaxation.
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| Know What To Expect |
It is normal to feel the following powerful emotions.
- Panic.
- Anxiety and uncertainty.
- Disorientation.
- Exhaustion.
- Temporary feelings of despair.
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| Ease Stress |
- Talk about your feelings with your spouse, a close friend or clergy member.
Recognize that your feelings are normal.
- Return to personal and family routines when possible.
- Stay connected with family and friends.
- Accept help.
- Participate in memorial services.
- Avoid watching media coverage of the disaster.
- Update your family disaster plan.
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| Seek Professional Help |
Seek professional help if the following symptoms increase with time.
- Periods of crying or feelings of sadness.
- Feeling worthless or guilty for no reason.
- Ongoing anxiety.
- Preferring to stay alone rather than interact with others.
- Sleeping too little or too much.
- A significant change in appetite or weight.
- Lack of motivation to perform even simple tasks.
- Thoughts of suicide or death.
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Updated Thursday, August 14, 2008
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