Psychiatry Specialist in Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Begüm Yıldırım Cinek; He drew attention to the mental disorders that may occur after the earthquake. Cinek said, “Even though time has passed since the earthquake, there may still be complaints of extreme fear, helplessness, horror, shock, inability to feel emotions, unresponsiveness and inability to cry. Feeling like re-living the earthquake event, remembering the earthquake moments over and over, dreams and daydreams about what happened can be seen. There may be behaviors to avoid places and situations that remind of the earthquake event. Not being able to remember all or some parts of the event, not being able to enter the house where the earthquake occurred, staying away from people, not wanting to talk about the event can be seen. said.
cow; stressed that symptoms such as insomnia, irritability, irritability, excessive startle, palpitation, tremor, difficulty in breathing may be experienced.
Stating that helplessness can be felt about what happened, Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital Psychiatry Specialist. Dr. Begüm Yıldırım Cinek continued as follows:
“It is natural for people who have experienced an earthquake to have all these symptoms in the first weeks. These symptoms are considered normal responses to an abnormal situation. It has been reported that these symptoms tend to resolve spontaneously, especially in the first three months. In addition, it is very important that especially those with a previous diagnosis of mental disorders provide their medicines and their treatment is not interrupted during disasters. If necessary, support should be sought from mental health professionals.”
So what can you do to feel better?
“Do not hesitate to share your feelings and thoughts about the event you experienced with a relative who can listen to you.” Said Psychiatrist Specialist. Dr. Begüm Yıldırım Cinek drew attention to the importance of social support in such times.
exp. Dr. Begüm Yıldırım Cinek, “Maintain supportive and positive relationships with family, friends and neighbors. Try to continue with your daily routine and social activities as much as possible. If you are feeling very anxious, breathing exercises and relaxation exercises may be good. You should shorten the exposure time to the images and videos of the earthquake during the day as much as possible. Finally, remember that whenever you think you cannot cope with your mental complaints alone, you can seek counseling by consulting a mental health professional.” he said.