Crisis Resolution Resources

"War affects us differently. And we all have an individual and unique way of dealing with stressful situations in a time of war. Building resilience -- the ability to adapt well to unexpected changes and events -- can help us manage stress and feelings of anxiety and uncertainty related to war. However, being resilient does not mean that you won't experience difficulty or distress. Emotional pain and sadness are common when we have suffered major trauma or personal loss in a time of war, or even when we hear of someone else's loss or trauma." The American Psychological Association

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Self-Help: Crisis Survival

Following a crisis, you may experience a psychological reaction. Normal reactions to a crisis may include

Physical Reactions

• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Sleeping 12-20 hours per day
• Under activity
• Nightmares
• Hyperactivity
• Exhaustion
• Health problems (e.g., digestive problems, headaches)
• Startle Reactions

Cognitive Reactions

• Difficulty with concentration
• Difficulty solving problems
• Amnesia for the event
• Inability to attach importance to anything other than incident
• Memory disturbance
• Difficulty making decisions
• Isolating yourself

Emotional Reactions

• Fear
• Guilt
• Emotional numbing
• Over sensitivity
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Feelings of Helplessness
• Violent (revenge fantasies)