03/12/2025
網上無限LOOP 關於火災的訊息,視頻, 相片; 眼中腦裡,盤旋著熊熊烈火的畫面、災民臉上徬徨無助的神情、失去家人的悲痛哭聲 。
災難不是發生在自己身上, 為何不安焦慮卻在心裡盤旋許久?
如果你有這種感覺,你並不孤單,也並非反應過度。你正在經歷一種深刻且非常人性化的心理反應。
這場火災,瞬間觸發了我們的同理心反應。大腦中的鏡像神經元本能地開始工作,讓我們不僅「看到」,更「感受到」他人的痛苦,這同理心是人與人之間連結的重要基礎
同時,事件也撼動了我們自我保護的「無所不能的幻覺」 - 那種「壞事不會發生在我身上」的潛意識信念
眼前發生的一幕幕,狠狠地提醒著:「原來壞事可能發生在這裡,也可能發生在像你一樣的人身上。」 這種對生命無常的覺察,觸發了我們內心深處的「脆弱感」
對大多數人來說,這些感受會逐漸平復。然而,如果你的反應特別強烈或持久,這可能意味你的身心需要更多支持來重新找回平衡。
如果你經歷以下情況,可以考慮尋求專業幫助:
侵入性思緒: 無法停止地想著事件,專注力受影響
過度警覺: 持續感到「緊張不安」,對聲響過度驚嚇,或過分關注安全
明顯睡眠變化: 多夢、失眠,或睡眠時間較平常多很多
* 情感麻木: 感覺情緒關閉,與人事物失去連結
生活功能受影響:無法履行工作、人際關係或日常職責
這時刻,尋求專業人士協助, 如心理學家,是一種深刻的自我照顧
You see the news report, the social media video, the plume of smoke on the horizon. The scenes of the tragic fire , the helpless faces of the survivors, the screams and cries of individuals who lost loved ones.
It didn't happen to you. So why do you feel anxious?
You're not alone. You're experiencing a profound and very human psychological response.
It's a testament to your capacity for empathy. Your brain's mirror neurons allow you to simulate the distress of others, to literally feel with them. This helps us to connect with others.
At the same time, such events crack our "illusion of invulnerability"—the quiet belief that "bad things won't happen to me."
A significant incident like this is a stark reminder : “It can happen here, and it can happen to people just like me.” This confrontation with life's fragility can trigger our deep-seated sense of vulnerability.
For most, these feelings gradually subside. However, if your response feels intense or prolonged, it may be a sign that your system needs more support to find balance.
Consider seeking professional help if you experience:
Intrusive Thoughts: Can't stop thinking about the event, disrupting focus
Hypervigilance: Feel constantly "on edge," overly startled by sounds, or obsessively checking safety measures
Sleep Changes: Vivid dreams, insomnia, or needing more sleep than usual
Emotional Numbness: Feeling shut down and disconnected from people
Functioning Impacted: Work, relationships, daily responsibilities are affected
Reaching out to for professional help such as a clinical psychologist is an act of self-care