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After a critical incident the wish to deny that it happened is as strong as the will to talk about it. The following will help speed recovery:
Talk about the incident with people whom you trust, especially those who have experienced the event. They may have similar feelings and reactions Let your family and friends share in your journey. Their support can help you.
Balance self-isolation with the companionship of others
Help your co-workers as much as possible by sharing feelings and checking out how they are doing.
Avoid situations that will promote further stress
Give yourself permission to feel rotten and share your feeling s with others.
Keep a journal; write your way through those sleepless hours.
Don't make any big life changes
Balance self-isolation with the companionship of others
Help your co-workers as much as possible by sharing feelings and checking out how they are doing.
Avoid situations that will promote further stress
Give yourself permission to feel rotten and share your feeling s with others.
Keep a journal; write your way through those sleepless hours.
Don't make any big life changes
Talk to your supervisor about the possibility of a Critical Incident Debriefing session.
Physical Exercise
Within the first 24-48 hour periods of appropriate physical exercise, alternated with relaxation will alleviate some of the physical reactions.
Structure your time - keep busy.
Maintain as normal a schedule as possible.
Maintaining a good diet, sleep and exercise habits.
Get plenty of rest.
Be aware of numbing the pain.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine and nicotine as much as possible.
You don't need to complicate this with a substance abuse problem.
Physical Exercise
Within the first 24-48 hour periods of appropriate physical exercise, alternated with relaxation will alleviate some of the physical reactions.
Structure your time - keep busy.
Maintain as normal a schedule as possible.
Maintaining a good diet, sleep and exercise habits.
Get plenty of rest.
Be aware of numbing the pain.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine and nicotine as much as possible.
You don't need to complicate this with a substance abuse problem.
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