River Region Times

Fear and anxiety do not immediately go away when the storm subsides. Many children and adults often have difficulties coping in the aftermath of a storm or an emergency. People should remember that regaining a sense of well-being is an ongoing process.

Silvia Vilches, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System human sciences specialist, said it can take time to adjust to the new normal after a storm.

“We tend to focus on what we need to do in the moment and that makes us busy,” Vilches said. “We also need to calm down so we can think clearly. Whether it is a personal or business emergency, our hormonal systems kick into gear—which is great if you need that fight or flight response. Afterwards, though, we really need to calm down.”

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