Council and democracy

When to seek professional help

• If you feel your emotions are not falling into place as time goes by.
• If you feel tense, confused, empty and exhausted.
• If, after a month, you continue to feel numb.
• If you continue to have nightmares or sleep badly.
• If you feel the need to share your feelings but have no one to share them with.
• If your relationships seem to be suffering badly, or if sexual problems develop.
• If you have accidents.
• If you continue to smoke, drink or take drugs to excess.
• If your work performance suffers.
• If you are worried that those around you are particularly vulnerable or are not recovering satisfactorily.
• If you have been involved as a helper and are suffering exhaustion.

• you are basically the same person you were before this happened.
• help is available.