JAKARTA - Trauma due to accidents often not only leaves physical wounds, but also deep scars on a person's psychological condition.
Fear, anxiety, and avoidance of certain situations are common reactions that can arise after a traumatic event. Without proper treatment, this trauma can interfere with daily activities and the victim's quality of life in the long term.
Victims of train accidents who experience psychological stress need a recovery process that is carried out gradually so that they can return to activities without excessive anxiety.
Professor of the Faculty of Psychology, University of Indonesia, Rose Mini Agoes Salim, explained that fear of trains or accident-related situations is normal, but needs to be handled with the right approach.
"If someone is afraid of trains, then it can be done gradually through exposure. It's not directly confronted with a situation that triggers fear," he said, as quoted by ANTARA.
He explained that the initial stage of recovery can begin with simple things, such as looking at a picture of a train without sound. This step aims to help victims build tolerance for things that previously triggered trauma.
After that, exposure can be increased slowly, for example by passing through the station area or listening to the sound of the train from a certain distance, until finally the victim is able to return to the environment without excessive fear.
According to him, this gradual method helps the brain adapt again and slowly reduce the anxiety response. Therefore, victims are not advised to force themselves to face the triggering situation in a short time because it can actually worsen the condition.
On the other hand, completely avoiding things related to trauma in the long term is also not recommended, because it can hinder the recovery process.
The train accident case in East Bekasi previously caused a number of victims to experience physical injuries as well as psychological stress. For some people, the limited choice of transportation makes them still have to use trains, so a realistic and gradual recovery strategy is needed.
Romi emphasized that the recovery process requires time, consistency, and support from the surrounding environment so that the victim can feel safe again in carrying out daily activities.
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