Disasters create an abrupt change in reality and may include the loss of loved ones ¾ spouses, significant others, children, other relatives, friends, and neighbors.

For millions of people that are connected to world tragedies only by media coverage, it means the loss of a measure of security and safety. For people who have lived through military actions, seeing photos of disasters can bring back memories and emotions they had thought they had dealt with.

The following information was prepared in order to help you recognize the emotions, feelings, and physical symptoms you may experience after a disaster, and to offer some ways in which you may reduce the stress and begin the healing process. Be assured that what you may be feeling is a very normal reaction to an abnormal event.

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