Injury can occur even while scrolling through your newsfeed.
After most Ukrainians saw photos and videos of the atrocities of the Russian military in Gostomel, Bucha and other cities, they got stressed. It is also called the trauma of a witness, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to RBC-Ukraine.
>«War is a traumatic situation not only for those who are in the fighting cities, but also for those who even look at photographs, especially from Bucha. When we get injured, not taking a direct part in the hostilities, not being in the places of hostilities — this is the trauma of the witness», — he explained.
This trauma can occur even when you scroll through the news feed.
Why the bystander trauma and symptoms occur
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Feeling of helplessness and guilt that you cannot help the victims and somehow influence the event that caused it. Guilt that you remained unharmed and alive.
There is a feeling of anger, anger and a desire to take revenge on the one who committed this action, or vice versa cold rage.
What to do when you have injured a witness
Talk to your family and friends.
Try not to watch the news, especially from the war zone.
Try not to watch more photos that hurt you, post them less on your page, for this there are public people, bloggers and the media.
Take care of your neighbors, loved ones, relatives.
Help your country, volunteer, help the country with what you can and what you can!
< p>Try to do what you did before the war.
Stay more outdoors.
Read books.
Help your kids learn their homework.
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Try to move more, exercise more.
Remember that everything in life comes to an end, and the war too.