Close Menu
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Friday, June 20, 2025
    961
    Instagram Facebook LinkedIn TikTok
    • Breaking News
    • Guides
    • Food & Drink
    • Listicles
    • Join the Team
    • Whatsapp
      • 961
      • 961 News
    • AUB Outdoors ☀️
    Advertise with Us Get the App
    961
    Home»News»Health & Science
    Nabil Ismail | @theobaf
    2 Mins Read

    This Support Group Is Helping People Cope With Beirut Explosion Trauma

    By Souad LazkaniAugust 11, 2020Updated:May 13, 2021
    Facebook WhatsApp Copy Link

    The explosion that left Beirut shredded in pieces was a traumatic experience, to say the least. People can’t sleep, can’t eat, and can’t think properly without being haunted by images from the blast.

    Thousands can’t even go back to their own homes and have lost everything they love – including family and friends.

    My best friend’s text last night:
    I hope you get some sleep tonight, otherwise see you on some platform or other at 5am 😂 xxx

    It’s 5:39am.

    Sleepless night number 5 for thousands of people in #Lebanon.#BeirutBlast

    — Joelle Bassoul (@JoBassoul) August 9, 2020

    People immediately took action, tended to wounds, cleaned up, looked for shelters. Protesters went down to the streets, expressed their rage, anger, frustration.

    Many have still not had the time to stop and break down, to take it all in. The nation is in shock.

    “Nothing feels the same way anymore. Jokes are not funny. Songs are sad. Speeches are redundant. Food is tasteless. Sleep is uncomfortable. Work is onerous. News is overwhelming. Deep breaths are frequent.”

    Edy Semaan via Twitter

    Nothing feels the same way anymore. Jokes are not funny. Songs are sad. Speeches are redundant. Food is tasteless. Sleep is uncomfortable. Work is onerous. News is overwhelming. Deep breaths are frequent.

    What have they done to us and our #Beirut?

    — Edy Semaan (@EdySemaan) August 10, 2020

    PTSD is now showing with many.

    Any loud sound will bring back that trauma. The sound of fireworks, someone breaking a glass cup in the kitchen, the slamming of a door – all make your heart jump to your throat.

    My father accidentally broke a glass of water, and my first reaction was to hide my head between my hands. They really ruined us Beirut Blast.

    Inedith_ via Twitter

    My father accidentally broke a glass of water, and my first reaction was to hide my head between my hands. They really ruined us #BeirutBlast

    — Francesca (@flat_vie) August 9, 2020

    To help people cope with the trauma, a group of senior psychology students from the Lebanese American University (LAU) and American University of Beirut (AUB) are coming to the rescue.

    They have teamed up to create a platform on Instagram called Beirut Explosion Emotions.

    The account will bridge the gap between people who are in urgent need of therapy and licensed psychologists who are ready to offer their help, free of charge.

    They are even offering help to parents to help their children cope with the stress and overcome this difficult event. They are also advising how to cope with the Survivor’s guilt, which is not to disregard.

    “Offering tips on trauma and loss, online therapy, support groups, and a virtual hug. Reach out to us, let us help you fix your shattered hearts.”

    – Beirut Explosion Emotions

    As you keep it inside, thinking you should be ‘strong’, remember it’s okay to let it out. You are not alone in this. And you can get help.

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Beirut Explosion Emotions (@beirutexplosionemotions)

    Reach out. What we just lived is awful and no one has to deal with the consequences alone. We are all in this together.

    Beirut Explosion
    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email

    For You

    lebanese beer brands almaza beirut beer 961

    Lebanese Beer Brands Are Publicly Throwing Shade, And It’s Getting Frothy

    uae travel ban lebanon 961

    UAE Is Officially Removing The Travel Ban On Lebanon

    Joe Issa El-Khoury 961

    Who is Joe Issa El-Khoury, Lebanon’s New Minister of Industry

    Adel Nassar 961

    Who is Adel Nassar, Lebanon’s New Minister of Justice

    Nizar Hani 961

    Who is Nizar Hani, Lebanon’s New Minister of Agriculture

    Charles Hajj 961

    Who Is Charles Hajj, Lebanon’s New Minister of Telecommunications

    Low-Cost Lebanese Airline 961

    We Might Finally Be Getting A Low-Cost Lebanese Airline – Here’s What We Know

    lebanon jounieh cyprus by ferry 961

    You’ll Soon Be Able To Travel Between Lebanon & Cyprus By Ferry

    June 8, 2025
    whish pay lebanon 961

    You Can Now Use Whish Pay At Shopify Stores

    June 13, 2025
    Michel Hayek

    Michel Hayek 2025: Predictions For The World

    December 31, 2024
    lebanon cybergames 2025 hacking 961

    Lebanon Just Won A Global Hacking Competition

    June 10, 2025
    Michel Hayek

    Michel Hayek 2025: Predictions For Lebanon

    December 31, 2024

    20 Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Had Lebanese Roots

    April 22, 2019
    Michel Hayek

    Michel Hayek 2025: Predictions For The Middle East

    December 31, 2024
    lebanese beer brands almaza beirut beer 961

    Lebanese Beer Brands Are Publicly Throwing Shade, And It’s Getting Frothy

    June 7, 2025

    Ampere Cinema Reopens Its Doors In North Lebanon After 28 Years Of Absence

    June 30, 2022
    961 Logo
    Facebook WhatsApp TikTok Instagram

    Popular Topics

    • Guides
    • Eat & Drink
    • Listicles
    • Lebanon News
    • Diaspora
    • Explained

    961

    • About
    • WhatsApp Channel
    • News WhatsApp Channel
    • Corrections Policy
    • Ownership & Funding

    Services

    • Advertise
    • Careers
    • App Waitlist
    • Contact Us
    • Newsletter
    961™ | All Rights Reserved ©2025
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Okay