Don't expect things to instantly restore themselves. Realize that disaster victims have suffered losses and it's natural for them to express disbelief, anger, sadness, anxiety and depression afterwards. Realize that the emotions of victims will roller coaster and mood can change unexpectedly. The hurricane is gone. But if your psyche seems to be as much in need of repair as your shredded home, you've got emotional stress.
Recovery time varies as well.
Stress takes its toll not only on those hit directly by the storm, but also on those who made it through physically unscathed. People suffering survivor's guilt often push themselves to the limit trying to help. Children, in particular, resent the shattering of their routine. That resentment may manifest itself in enormous guilt, nightmares, temper tantrums and problems at school. Short temper, moodiness and irritability.