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The Emotional Rollercoaster

Surviving an earthquake can be emotionally demanding. After an earthquake, it's important to continue living your life normally, participating in the same daily activities you've always done. Support groups are also important to maintaining a healthy emotional state. Other than that, educating yourself on earthquakes may help you process your experience and move on.

Books Survivors Recommend

• Earthquakes, Fifth Edition by Bruce A. Bolt
• Earthquakes in Human History: The Far-Reaching Effects of Seismic Disruptions by Jelle Zeilinga de Boer and Donald Theodore Sanders
• Witness to Disaster: Earthquakes by Judy Fradin and Dennis Fradin

Communicating with Professionals Involved in Your Recovery

• Bring a friend or family member with you to your appointments, not only to provide support but to lend an extra ear to understand everything your health-care provider, insurance provider or contractor has to say and to think up any more questions you may not realize are important at the time.
• Don't be afraid to ask any questions you feel you need the answer to, even if you may be scared of the answer. Ignorance won't help you - emotionally, financially or physically.
• Write down any questions you may have ahead of time and the answers to those questions as the professional walks you through them.  Don't be afraid to ask for clarification on anything.

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