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I am stressed about earthquakes - what may i do?
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Emotional Freedom: If you have experienced a traumatic earthquake situation before, and you keep thinking about it frequently and involuntarily, it may be useful to discuss this with your physician. Are you experiencing sleeping problems, irritability, difficulties concentrating, depression and/or sustained increased vigilance/alertness? These may all be signs of a traumatic stress syndrome.
Answered 5/20/2017
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See below: If you live in an earthquake prone area and moving isn't an option the following may help: Read how you can protect yourself in an earthquake. Plan an emergency escape route and have an emergency bag. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help. See MY checklist "overcoming anxiety and stress" and "meditation" If the anxiety doesn't improve medication may help>see Dr
Answered 5/20/2017
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Be prepared: having a plan is the best way to be ready. Learn about ways to protect yourself since we are still not able to predict when the "big one" might hit us. This should decrease your anxiety.
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Earthquake - NZ: Getting ready before an earthquake strikes will help reduce damage to your home and business and help you survive. http://www.getthru.govt.nz/disasters/earthquake/
Answered 10/10/2016
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Be prepared: It normally takes at least 72 hours for emergency resources to be put in place. Recommend that you make up a 72 hour emergency preparedness kit for every member of your family and have it ready to go. See: https://www.thoughtco.com/72-hour-kit-for-emergency-preparedness-2159406. See this Red Cross site: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/be-red-cross-ready
Answered 5/20/2017
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