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Whether you're feeling grief, disbelief, shock, stress, irritability, apathy, anger, sadness, or any other negative emotion, know that you're not alone, and you're not wrong for feeling that way. These feelings are not a sign of weakness or failure, but a human reaction to what you've just experienced. Grief is a common reaction to experiencing a disaster. Even if there was no loss of life, it is normal to feel grief after losing your home or possessions, much the way you would after losing a loved one. Not everyone reacts or heals in the same way. As much as possible, try to avoid comparing yourself to others around you, whether they're your neighbors, friends, or even family. Do what you need to do, at the pace that feels right for you. Pick one task at a time, and focus on that instead of trying to tackle everything at once. Just because those around you don't seem stressed doesn't mean they aren't. Remember that everyone deals with stress in their own way. Discuss what happened, talk together, and share your anxieties with those closest to you. Allow space for releasing the emotions you feel, whether they're sadness, anger, frustration, helplessness, or something else. Realize that other people feel similarly, and that you're not alone. Don't be afraid to cry; crying is a natural response to a disaster, and is also a great way to release pent-up emotions. Volunteer agencies like the Red Cross and the Salvation Army offer special outreach programs and crisis counselors that can help you work through your experience. You won't be able to heal if you don't take care of yourself physically. Maintain healthy eating and sleeping, and ensure you're drinking plenty of safe water in the days and weeks following the flood. One way to heal is to return to things that are familiar and comfortable. Do laundry, wash the dishes, and watch TV if you can. If you have a temporary place to live, or if your house has been declared safe to live in, start cleaning and go grocery shopping. Go about as many daily tasks as possible and include things that make you happy in your day to day activities. If you do pay attention to the news, make an effort to find positive stories, such as accounts of people in the community coming together to help each other. Spend time with people who are positive, upbeat, and working to change things for the better. While it can be hard to see when you are struggling to cope with a crisis, good things can come from any situation. Take a moment to feel grateful for the positive parts of your experience for example, think of the supportive people in your life, and consider how the flood may have brought your family or your community together. Remember that while things can be replaced, people cannot. Be grateful for your friends, family, and community.
Remember that your feelings are normal. Heal at your own pace. Talk to others who were affected. Seek professional help from a crisis counselor. Make sure you eat and sleep enough. Re-establish daily routines slowly. Seek out positivity. Practice gratitude.