Reactions

Everyone experienced the earthquake differently. Some of them survived by being under the rubble in this earthquake, some of them lost their loved ones in these wrecks. A greater majority of them followed this earthquake in the media. Different experiences led to different results. How will we heal the wounds with the disaster of the century?

What is Trauma? While trauma begins to become one of the frequently used words in our daily life, it can only be the name we give to events that increase the stress level; However, events that disrupt the daily routine, occur suddenly and unexpectedly, cause horror, anxiety and panic, and disrupt the person’s meaning-making processes can be defined as traumatic experiences. A traffic accident, a natural disaster (earthquake, flood, etc.), harassment, a more challenging experience, the first slap to a child can be examples of trauma. How Do We Cope With Our Traumas? 1. The first step on the road to recovery is to deal with overstimulation. There are many ways to breathe correctly (diaphragmatic breathing, square, triangle breathing), yoga, meditation, sports, swimming. 2. The second step is to develop AWARENESS. (Bodily and emotional awareness) 3. A good SUPPORT NETWORK, SOCIAL CONTACT. 4. Contact has an important place in the treatment of trauma in terms of the development of feelings of trust and closeness. (Therapeutic Table

Saying that after disasters, it is natural to feel extreme fear, helplessness, horror, shock, inability to feel emotions, unresponsiveness, inability to cry or cry a lot, guilt, appetite problems, and to feel like constantly reliving the moment of the earthquake, Psychiatry Specialist from Medical Park Karadeniz Hospital. Sevilay Kantekin says, “For most trauma survivors, these reactions will usually go away in the first weeks after the event.

exp. Clinical Psychologist Aykut Koçak: We will be available at any time, but we will not force people who do not want help!

Social Service Specialist Damla Yeşilçimen and Specialist Psychologist Yağmur Cumert from Gaziemir Municipality emphasized that after the earthquake that stifled Turkey, children should be kept away from images of the event, news programs and speaking environments that are not appropriate for their age.

One of the basic needs in people’s lives is to establish relationships. The most important factor affecting relationships is communication. Let’s take a look at communication and communication barriers that have the most impact on our relationships.

What is Trauma? Trauma is experiences that force or exceed our endurance in the daily flow of our lives, unexpectedly. It can be defined as …