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When someone
experiences a significant family loss, it's common for
them to feel overwhelmed, disoriented, or unable to
process the traumatic information. As time passes,
individuals may exhibit different emotions and
behaviors. However, understanding the typical responses
that follow a disaster or other traumatic event can help
individuals manage their thoughts, emotions, and
behaviors. To improve emotional well-being and regain a
sense of control following a disaster, individuals can
take a few steps, including caring for their emotional
and physical health, seeking social support from loved
ones and community resources, finding healthy ways to
cope with stress, recognizing and accepting their
emotions, and creating a plan of action for dealing with
future crises, as well as:
· Allowing
yourself time to adapt
· Seeking
assistance from individuals who care for you and are
willing to listen and understand your situation
· Sharing your
story with others
· Looking for a
local support group that is led by qualified and
experienced professionals
· Practicing
healthy behaviors to improve your ability to handle
stress, such as maintaining regular sleep patterns,
eating a healthy diet, exercising, and spending time
with friends or staying connected with them
· Create or
reinstate regular habits