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Managing stress and anxiety after the earthquake in Haiti

Managing stress and anxiety after the earthquake in Haiti

The messages on the consequences of the earthquake in Haiti is heartbreaking and tragic, vivid images. As in mourning the loss, the people of Haiti have experienced a wide range of emotions. Initially, many were grateful for the survival of the disaster. Family, friends, housing, food, clean water and a sense of security - but are now having to deal with the reality of what they have lost. And feelings of shock, disappointment and anger gave way to relief operations areslowly.

If you see the degree of devastation, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Disasters such as earthquakes, floods, tsunamis and hurricanes are magnified by 24 / 7 coverage of information services via cable and the Internet, so many feelings of anxiety, stress, and emotionally exhausted. Although out of danger to themselves, experience stress and anxiety of the public face of this kind of uncontrollable situations. In fact, a recent national health survey that 75% of the generalPopulation experiences at least a little 'stress every two weeks, with half of them rated at moderate or high.

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If the other powerful forces to deal with nature, you can bring some 'control for the event - and their feelings - through your actions and reactions. You feel anxious, has resulted due to natural disasters like the earthquake in Haiti, the economic or security concerns through acts of terror. Whatever the reason for their high levels of stress, here are 8Strategies for relaxation and reducing your anxiety:

1 Talk to reach your thoughts and feelings with family and friends and for others in your support system. Be open to seeking help and validate your feelings. You should consult a professional adviser for a non-judgmental ear and help to resolve your concerns. Start a diary to help in the process of managing anxiety.

2 Maintaining the balance between personal needs in life, work andFamily obligations. Not to engage as you maintain a normal daily routine. If you're a Boomer Close, plan some 'special time for you to carve out even in the midst of caring for your aging parents and growing children. Remember to be open to the healing power of laughter.

3 Moderate exercise several times a week. Find an activity you like and stick with - walk with friends, keep fit through dance and yoga classes, workouts at the gym. Getsufficient rest and sleep to help your body recover from the fatigue of the day.

4 Eating sensible, balanced diet of healthy foods rich in nutrients, which serve as a natural defense against stress. Avoid the use of drugs and alcohol to treat yourself and limit the use of sugar, caffeine and cigarettes as they can help your enthusiasm.

5 Use relaxation techniques. Set aside time for a normal routine of deep breathing, guided imagery, meditation and stressReduction methods to relieve feelings of anxiety. You decide to put aside concerns - much of what you could ever really happens to fear anyway.


6 Focus on what you can control in your life and what you can, not what you can not. Let the negative thoughts and unrealistic expectations. Although you can not influence many circumstances you can control how you use it. Clearly define your goals and desires, and stay focused on them. Making something positive out of a negativeSituation as the people around the world in providing aid to Haiti after the devastating earthquake was doing.

7 Design your own strengths. Use the ones who left in the past, as well as those that have developed in recent years. Brainstorm ways to improve the skills you have in a new way to create new opportunities for themselves apply.

8 Be patient with them. Know that it is necessary to restore balance and serenity in their own pace. As long as you keep on, youultimately the goal.

Americans and others around the world, has provided assistance to the Haitian people an unprecedented rate. But the rest, both physically and emotionally, it will last very long. The support is valuable to begin the reconstruction process of the body and mind in the Haitian community and restore hope, how to manage their feelings of stress and anxiety.


Managing stress and anxiety after the earthquake in Haiti

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