I found it interesting to read about your garbage sorting routine (not a joke). I think it's a healthy sign actually. During extreme stress and anxiety provoking situations, one of the best things you can do is to embrace the mundane (like sorting garbage). And as I'm sure you know, also (if possible) getting enough sleep, food, hydration, sun light, and spend time with close ones – and avoid digging for evidence to support your worst fears, or find ways to rationalize/suppress your anxiety (just make it worse if you tell yourself "I shouldn't be afraid", for instance).
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Words of wisdom. Telling to myself "I shouldn't be afraid" or "I should calm down" never work.
The first 2 or 3 days were the hardest, i was terrified and distracted. It's 21th day already, air-raid sirenes don't make my blood run cold anymore. But this can be also a sign that the fear went down deeper. Well, very much hope things will change soon, to better
Thank you so much for your comment.
I think that's pretty normal as well – humans are surprisingly malleable, and can get used to even the most extreme situations. I've never been in a war zone myself, but I've certainly experienced how voilence on a smaller scale can become normalized. You seem mentally strong (which is not to be confused with not being emotional), so I believe and hope that you will be able to transition to a normal life again, when the time comes. :)
I think so. Today I am going to make a chicken soup, the first real cooking. Something not sandwitches or cheese or cookies. This is a good sign 😉 Hope my enthusiasm will not gone in an hour 🤞
Chicken soup sounds delicious! 😋