Some persons experience internal guilt due to their own survival in situations where other people have died, especially for those who went abroad. This phenomenon was told by Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Boris Mikhailov, Chief Scientist of the Department of General, Children, Forensic Psychiatry and Drugs of the National University of Health of Ukraine. Shupika.
This phenomenon, he said, is often observed among people who have joint experience and are engaged in extreme activities, such as military. It should be noted that the military often feel guilty for their own survival in conditions similar to those where their comrades are killed.
In the case of civilians who have gone abroad, a sense of guilt may occur due to the fact that they are experiencing events in Ukraine from a safe distance. This, in particular, may concern separate families where parents are unable to see their children. However, Mikhailov emphasizes that such feelings are clear and natural in stressful situations.
An important point is that not all people who express their own feelings of guilt actually suffer from it. Many of them simply express their pity and sadness, which is part of socio -cultural norms and personal qualities.
Dr. Mikhailov also notes that real death events can cause various psychological reactions. This can include both transient reactions and prolonged conditions, and in some cases post -traumatic stress disorder.
Currently, experts are limited in providing assistance in such situations, and the possibility of a psychiatric examination can only be carried out in cases of real threat to themselves or the environment. The final decision to seek help remains on the person.
