Beans & LegumesTips for Recovering from Disasters
For anyone that’s dealt with the aftermath of a major disaster you know that when a disaster strikes it’s unexpected, sudden and overwhelming.
When a situation like this occurs it’s normal to expect that the situation will take a serious emotional toll. The better you can understand the normal responses to a disaster the better off you’ll be in coping with the feelings, thoughts and behaviors that you experience in the aftermath of a disaster.
Here are some tips that will help you and your family restore emotional well being and control following a disaster:
Acknowledge the disaster and the challenges you faced during the hardship. Recognize that you’ve tackled hardships at other times in your life. Use these past experiences and the skills you gained as reference points to help you move forward. challenges.
For some the losses may be greater than others. Allow yourself to mourn your losses. Be patient with yourself as you transition to normalcy and changes in your emotional state.
Seek support from loved ones who will listen and empathize with your situation. If your typical support system was also impacted by the disaster, keep this in mind as their mental state may also be weakened.
Share your feelings about your experience. Do it in a way that you feel comfortable with, talk with family or close friends. Often times expressing your feelings in a diary or journal can be therapeutic.
Find a local support group, whether it’s through a local agency or a church, support groups are consistently established after major disasters. These can be especially helpful for people with limited personal support systems.
Find a group led by an appropriately trained and experienced professional. Recognizing that other individuals are in the same circumstances and are experiencing similar feeling and emotions naturally helps us to accept our situation and move forward.
Stay healthy, healthy behaviors will enhance your ability to cope with current excessive stress. Eat well-balanced meals and get plenty of rest. Learn relaxation and stress-release techniques, doing this will assist in getting a good nights rest. Also avoid the use of alcohol and drugs.
Get back into a normal routine. Eating meals at regular times and following an exercise program and taking some time off from the demands of daily life by pursuing hobbies or other enjoyable activities will go a long way in managing stress.
What are some tips that you can think of that will help others recover from a disaster?
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involve the kids,they need our support also.live out of the storage for awhile,explain everything to them and let them help! i get mine to write down ideas,fears,etc so that each 1 can be handled,we go into the woods with our packs and act like we are lost ! what do we do? just as we are trained,you know this type of training helps in every day life,let some1 know where you are,and going,be aware of you surrondings at all times etc…good advice jp<
July 19th, 2010 at 12:35 amWhen I coached Babe Ruth baseball (13-15yrs) I had asked this question at the 1st practice each year: What position was most important to a baseball team? Of course, I got many answers but when on to tell them that each position was just as critical as the other and that is why you field 9 people as a Team! I also asked each one to write down 3 positions they wanted to try out for, this not only gave me a good look but allowed them to feel their ideas are worth something! Finally, we had a saying that we did right before the game started which was: “Stay Alert, Stay Alive. Never Quit, Never Die. Motivation is the Key!” I told them that no matter what you do in life that our motto will help them Succeed!
July 19th, 2010 at 6:14 amThe best recovery from disaster is being prepared in the first place. We lived through four direct hits by hurricanes in S. Florida over a two year period. The first hurricane we were not prepared. We had soup, crackers, peanut butter, and water. However, after 10 days of no power no ice, no gasoline, 90 degree weather, land crabs in the house, and mosquitos everywhere – life was hell. We had to wake up every two hours to reapply mosquito spray. Showers were cold. When preparing for disasters, think comfort. We now have a generator, portable window a/c’s, mosquito netting for the beds, good food, a gas stove and a gas water heater. If you are miserable, surviving the disaster is not really worth it. Trust me!
July 19th, 2010 at 7:13 amWhile grieving and healing is very important in crisis management, just as important is providing protection (or shielding). Protecting yourself and loved ones comes with the determination (and pre-crisis preparation) to survive. Plan for protection before the critical incident (crisis), train yourself (and a backup person) thoroughly with that protection, and keep your mouth shut about your emergency supplies because depending on the crisis, violent criminals will go unchecked and some neighbors will prey on neighbors. Your list of items for protection should include products from this great site (including food, water, etc.) and other items for physcal and property protection (yes, that includes firearms whether you like it or not). Lastly, be prayed-up before the crisis, as your faith may be tested during the time. In the long run, faith in God will strengthen you.
July 19th, 2010 at 12:06 pmPut your trust in God, but don’t expect him to send a case of MREs to your front doorstep. Remember the parable of the five wise virgins vs five foolish ones? Use your brain and your money wisely.
July 19th, 2010 at 12:56 pm“Put your trust in God, but don’t expect him to send a case of MREs to your front doorstep.”
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