After a traumatic event, people may have strong and lingering reactions. These events may include personal or environmental disasters, or threats with an assault. The symptoms may be physical or emotional. Common reactions to a stressful event can include:
- disbelief, shock, and numbness
- feeling sad, frustrated, and helpless
- difficulty concentrating and making decisions
- headaches, back pains, and stomach problems
- smoking or use of alcohol or drugs
Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress
Feeling emotional and nervous or having trouble sleeping and eating can all be normal reactions to stress. Here are some healthy ways you can deal with stress:
- Take care of yourself.
- Eat healthy, well-balanced meals
- Exercise on a regular basis
- Get plenty of sleep
- Give yourself a break if you feel stressed out
- Talk to others. Share your problems and how you are feeling and coping with a parent, friend, counselor, doctor, or pastor.
- Avoid drugs and alcohol. These may seem to help, but they can create additional problems and increase the stress you are already feeling.
- Take a break. If news events are causing your stress, take a break from listening or watching the news.
- Recognize when you need more help. If problems continue or you are thinking about suicide, talk to a psychologist, social worker, or professional counselor.
- Ministry Of Health and Population (MOHP)
- Nepal Red Cross Society
- Suicide Prevention Hotline Numbers in Nepal:
1. 16600 122223 (Free for NTC Users, Managed by Mental health Promotion and Suicide Prevention Center)
2. 9840021600 (Managed by the Department of Psychiatry, Teaching Hospital)
3. 16600 102005 (Free for NTC Users, Managed by Trans-cultural Psycho-social Organization Nepal) Operates: Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
4. Nepal Police 100
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