"Winters and winters of hardship and suffering. The wheel kept turning round and round. Hope, hopelessness and despair." (Hurston 166). This is how Zora Neale Hurston described the emotions of her characters after they experience a devastating hurricane.Natural Disasters, such as Hurricanes are traumatizing, and even if they do not leave physical wounds, they can implement tremendous emotional damage. According to the American Psychological Association, " Disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, transportation accidents or wildfires are typically unexpected, sudden and overwhelming. For many people, there are no outwardly visible signs of physical injury, but there can be nonetheless an emotional toll. It is common for people who have experienced disaster to have strong emotional reactions. Understanding responses to distressing events can help you cope effectively with your feelings, thoughts and behaviors, and help you along the path to recovery."Some common emotional effects after a natural disaster include:Intense or unpredictable feelings, Changes to thoughts and behavior patterns, Sensitivity to environmental factors, Strained interpersonal relationships, and Stress-related physical symptoms." Natural disasters often result in the death of many, so dealing with the emotional distress of losing a love one on top of coping with the Disaster itself can be difficult.
Coping with the emotional effects of a natural disaster can be a long and difficult process. Janie and Tea Cake had to cope after the disaster with what they had lost and what happened to them. According to the University of Minnesota coping with emotional distress caused by natural disasters includes going through the stages of grief, doing things to assure your physical, mental, and emotional well being, and surrounding yourself with positive people.
Coping with the emotional effects of a natural disaster can be a long and difficult process. Janie and Tea Cake had to cope after the disaster with what they had lost and what happened to them. According to the University of Minnesota coping with emotional distress caused by natural disasters includes going through the stages of grief, doing things to assure your physical, mental, and emotional well being, and surrounding yourself with positive people.