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Dominic Cicio, Coordinator
Telephone (732)721-5600 Ext. 3070, 3071
Recovering from an Emergency Recovery continues even after you return home, as you and your family face the emotional and psychological effects of the event. Reactions vary from person to person, but may include: - Restless sleep or nightmares
- Anger or wanting revenge
- Numbness or lack of emotion
- Needing to keep active, restlessness
- Needing to talk about your experiences
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss or gain
- Headaches
- Mood swings
All of the above are normal reactions to stressful events and it is important to let people react their own way. It may be helpful to: - Talk with your family and friends about what happened and how you feel about it and try to evaluate and plan for the chance it could happen.
- Volunteer at a local shelter, blood bank or food pantry to assist emergency victims.
- Consult your minister or spiritual advisor.
In particular, children may need reassurance and extra attention. It is best to encourage them to share their feelings, even if you must listen to their stories repeatedly -- this is a common way for children to grasp what they've experienced. You may also want to share your feelings about the event with them.
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