When your home is burglarized, you can be robbed of more than just your belongings. Many people face emotional difficulties in the aftermath of a break-in. The fear, sadness, anger and other feelings they experience can disrupt their life more than the actual material losses. Here’s some advice for dealing with these repercussions.
REACH OUT TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY
After a break-in, it’s a good idea to ask a partner, friend, neighbour or family member to keep you company. This should help you feel safer and calmer and cope with the shock and other immediate emotions the event has triggered.
In the days and weeks that follow, let your loved ones be your anchor. Surrounding yourself with people should help mitigate the feeling of being unsafe. And talking through what you’re feeling with someone sympathetic can help you let go of negative emotions. The worst thing you can do is bottle up what you’re feeling.
KEEP UP YOUR NORMAL ROUTINE
Taking some time to deal with what happened can be beneficial. However, returning to your normal routine is an important part of the recovery process. This includes, most importantly, continuing to eat well, exercise, get plenty of sleep and spend time with friends and family.
SEEK THERAPY OR OTHER FORMS OF PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
If negative emotions are overwhelming or persistent, consider getting help from a professional. Signs that you should speak to a doctor or therapist include chronic insomnia, loss of appetite, recurring nightmares, chronic anxiety and substance abuse.
TAKE PREVENTATIVE ACTION
To regain your feeling of being safe in your home, one of the best things you can do is make it more secure. Strong, heavy doors with good locks, a fireproof safe for valuables and lights that work on a timer are all good options. However, the best thing you can do is install a robust security system.
The vast majority of burglars will avoid houses with security systems. And when they do target them, they will almost always flee after tripping the alarm. Moreover, an alarm system with central monitoring gives you the peace of mind of knowing that if someone breaks in, the police will arrive in a matter of minutes.
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