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It
is understandable that we experience fear when our lives are threatened.
Without fear, self-preservation won’t happen. Fear also drives the ego to
protect the self.
When
the earthquake happened, we were afraid of our lives, our possessions and the
well-being of our loved ones. Some even experienced trauma. This had some adverse
effects in the way they feel and see things.
PTSD
or post-traumatic stress disorder is characterized by specific symptoms,
including intrusive thoughts, hyperarousal, flashbacks, nightmares, and sleep
disturbances, changes in memory and concentration, and startle responses.
Psychological
trauma can leave you struggling with upsetting emotions, memories, and anxiety
that won’t go away. It can also leave you feeling numb, disconnected, and
unable to trust other people (helpguide.org).
When
work suspension was announced by the province of Surigao del Sur, there were
those who felt relieved since they did not trust the structural integrity of
their office buildings and the like. When some tasks were required by higher
offices, there were some who expressed their dismay and hurled accusations on
social media. A few even sent written complaints generated by artificial intelligence.
They do not want to do minor tasks citing the executive order.
We
then wonder if this is caused by trauma or simply sloth.
Procrastinators
according to Scott (2022) chronically avoid difficult tasks and may
deliberately look for distractions.
A
researcher can filter out social media posts and will find those who are
looking forward to long weekends and through focused observation, could see
people flocking on fast-food chains and malls.
Self-control
is the ability to regulate and alter your responses to avoid undesirable
behaviors, increase desirable ones, and achieve long-term goals. Research has
shown that possessing self-control can be important for health and well-being
(Cherry, 2023).
Self-evaluation
is also a key to unlock personality traits. Am I afraid? Or something else…
We
cannot discount the fact that lots are traumatized. But we also understand that
others are just making excuses.
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