There is no universal method to deal with detention or long imprisonment. Everyone’s going through it in their own way. But understanding the emotional processes can help to cope with them.
It’s normal to experience fear, helplessness, inability to influence or change the situation.
In this article you’ll find some recommendations to reduce the level of stress during the detention.
Being already home you also need emotional and physical support. Give yourself time to recover. Show your emotions and discuss them.
For a better understanding of how to survive difficult times, the article refers to the experience of Austrian psychotherapist Victor Frankl, who survived the concentration camp. He described three simple steps to overcome despair and panic.