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After any type of disaster, people feel relieved to be alive. But then they often feel stress, fear and anger. Most people will also find that they can't stop thinking about what happened. These feelings and memories aren't a sign of personal weakness. Most trauma survivors have stress reactions for days or weeks. But some people have long-term problems, including
If you've survived a disaster, talk to your family and friends when you are ready. Most people recover from trauma naturally over time. If your emotional reactions are getting in the way of your relationships, work, or other important activities, you might want to talk to a counselor or your doctor. Treatments are available.
Welcome to my nightmare - The life of a person new to blogging and how she is coping with the disasters in her life.
Sarpy County Emergency Management & Communication Agency - About an agency helping people prepare for and cope with disasters. Site includes information on staff, emergency services and local hazards.
UK Trauma Group - Information on PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) including how to cope with disasters, refugees, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, rape, torture, other stress, and road accidents.
Children and Trauma: Reactions to the WTC Disaster - Psychologist Michael Fenichel presents internet resources for coping with the trauma and recovery following the attack on the World Trade Center.
Learn how to cope with stress after a natural disaster - [CNN]
Students find ways to cope with shuttle disaster - [CNN]
Hancock County Red Cross - Dedicated to helping our neighbor prevent, prepare for and cope with emergencies involving disaster relief, critical needs for blood or transplantation services, health and safety skills. and armed forces emergency services.
College of Agricultural Sciences Disaster Resources - The Disaster Resources site provides a centralized source of information to assist the people of Pennsylvania as well as the Internet community cope with emergency situations. Included here are state and national disaster agencies, Cooperative Extension Disaster pages, and other pertinent emergency resources.