During the war, there were many requests for psychologists. But there are questions that people ask at almost every consultation. Perhaps the answers to them will help you cope with your emotions.

   Can a person even get used to war?

Yes, a person gets used to everything, including war. In about a month, a person gets used to and learns to adapt to new life circumstances. It helps us survive.

   Which emotions during war are normal and which are not?

In a state of great stress, any emotion is normal. Their absence is unusual. But it is important to direct your emotions correctly, for example, aggression and irritation is a powerful emotion that can be directed in a positive direction, namely: protection of your rights. It is also important not to allow yourself to fall into apathy, depression and hysteria. In these states, a person does not control himself.

   Something strange happens with the emotional state: the high mood is replaced by a complete unwillingness to do anything. Do I have problems?

Mood swings are a normal thing in war. It should be noted that now the manifestations of emotions are intensifying, this is exactly what scares us: instead of joy, a person feels euphoria, and instead of sadness, he perceives the news with horror. It is important to expel all these emotions: you want to cry - cry, you want to grieve - grieve. Just give yourself some time for this.

   How do I understand that it's time to see a psychologist?

If a person has uncontrollable laughter or tears for half a day and cannot do anything, this is a "red line" that indicates the need to urgently seek help from a specialist. Remember, as long as you can control your mental state, you have the resource to help yourself.

   Is it possible to help yourself in a state of stress before crossing the "red line"?

For this, a person needs to move to the state of "here and now", because the brain is trying to capture a large amount of information. For example, a person sits in a safe place and imagines how people die and suffer in occupied cities, accordingly, the brain creates similar images, increasing the level of stress. To prevent this from happening, you need to focus on the reality around you. Look at where you are, when you are, what is happening around you, describe five objects, feel something. It's important to get a feel for where you are and what you can do to improve the situation.

Take care of yourself and loved ones. Everything will be fine!

Psychologist Leila Hasanova