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Center
CRISIS SUPPORT AVAILABLE
It is often very challenging to deal
with the feelings and emotions that arise from local and national
tragedies. If you would like to talk to someone please give us a
call or stop by...we can also set up an appointment or come to a
class to provide support.
Things you can do if you
find yourself feeling worried:
- Seek out people who care for and support you. Share your reactions,
thoughts and feelings about how the experience impacted you.
- Know that the possible reactions to this event (listed below)
are normal responses to a very abnormal experience. They may occur
in varying degrees of severity and type for each person and on
different timelines as well.
- Limit the amount of time that you watch details about the tragedy
on TV.
- “Baby yourself” – eat well, get your sleep,
and do nurturing things.
- Consider writing a journal of your experience or feelings.
- Seek to gain perspective on the experience. This is often helped
by participation in counseling. Other aids may include meditation,
reading, spiritual refection or involvement in support groups.
You may experience some of
the symptoms below--this is normal.
Shock: Often the initial
reaction to events like this. Shock is the person’s emotional
protection from being too overwhelmed by the event. You may feel
stunned, numb or in disbelief concerning the event.
Suffering: This is the
long period of grief during which the person gradually comes to
terms with the reality of the event/loss. Feelings that life is
overwhelming, chaotic and disorganized are common.
Sadness: The most common
feeling found following traumatic events like this. It may become
quite intense and be experienced as emptiness or despair.
Anger: Can be one of
the most confusing feelings for the grieving person. Anger is a
response to feeling powerless, frustrated or even abandoned.
Anxiety: Can range from
mild insecurity to strong panic attacks. Often grievers become anxious
about their ability to take care of themselves, or fear an event
like this will happen to them or a loved one.
It’s good to talk about it! We
are here for YOU…give us a call!
FHSU’s Kelly Center 628-4401
Picken Hall – 308
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