‘I can’t see it’: deal with the trauma of seeing someone

Public violence and recent tragedy, including the death of Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska, have left many shaken by what they have seen.

For witnesses, whether seeing the event in person or on a screen, these memories can be difficult to shake, potentially becoming pain and trauma.

Jonathan Alpert, a New York psychotherapist and author of the next book “Therapy Nation”, reflected on the common effects of mental health to witness a traumatic event, such as a murder, in an interview with News Digital. (See the video at the top of the article).

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These effects may include shock, fear, hypervigilance, difficulty sleeping and mental repetition of images.

“These are normal short -term answers to something that feels overwhelming,” Alpert said.

Within the first hours and days after the event, reactions can also include numbness or disbelief, as if the event were “unreal.”

“The trauma isolates and the connection helps.”

While the emotions of some people stabilize and the symptoms fade over time, others may experience intrusive thoughts, nightmares or emotional detachment in the following weeks, according to the expert.

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This may indicate that trauma is becoming “more entrenched,” he said.

For certain groups, such as university students who still develop their sense of “identity and security”, an event like Kirk’s death can make them feel “especially vulnerable.”

“They can be associated with the event with more force because it was on a university campus,” he said. “Older adults may have more coping skills, but can also be activated if the event causes previous life traumas or deep anxieties about the state of society.”

The psychotherapist urged the public to monitor the red flags that may indicate the need for professional help, including the inability to function at work, school or home.

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“Persistent insomnia, panic attacks, irritability that defends relationships or withdrawal of daily life are signs that the response to stress has gone beyond normal range,” Alpert warned.

Some coping mechanisms include ground connection techniques such as deep breathing, writing thoughts and feelings and talking to people of trust.

“Even small routines, such as starting the day with a brief exercise of full attention, can cushion against anxiety,” Alpert said.

Sleeping, exercising and eating adequate healthy food can be beneficial. It is known that particular physical activity releases body tension and calms the nervous system.

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“Establishing limits around news and social networks is also critical,” said Alpert, as repae

Since constant exposure to violent images can return to traumatize

The constant exposure to violent images in social networks has made the public “numb” to the events that were considered “horrible” 20 years ago, he added.

“It seems that there is now a shooting at school every two weeks, and we barely recognize it,” he said. “People are desensitized, and what was once considered a really bad crime is probably much easier to absorb now.”

The psychotherapist emphasized that “the trauma isolates and the connection helps.”

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“The support of family, friends and communities of faith provides a sense of belonging and security that is essential for recovery,” he said.

“Talking openly, sharing meals or participating in spiritual practices can anchor people and remind them that they are not alone.”