Scripture that strengthens and reminds me that God is in control and with us during our most difficult circumstances is found in 2 Corinthians 4:8-9.
‘We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed…”
Emotions can escalate quickly. Anger can turn into rage, sadness into depression, fear into paranoia and hopelessness into thoughts of suicide, especially if we feel alone and unsupported.
In some cases, a situation that takes place in the present, such as a careless comment or perhaps a thoughtless reply made by someone we barely know, can become a trigger and causes us to overreact. Reactions that are out of proportion with the current situation usually stem from issues that haven’t been dealt with and are still unresolved.
If that’s happening to you with increasing regularity, you might consider sharing your concerns with your pastor or a therapist that’s trained to help with recovery from natural disasters. Working through the tragedy with a professional you trust can help put the situation into perspective and provide a more balanced view of the current situation. Therapy doesn’t necessarily have to be long and drawn out, oftentimes as few as six sessions followed by a support group can make a huge difference.
Above excerpt taken from my book, “Life Resumed: After a Catastrophic Event or Other Loss”