It is typical for people to experience a variety of emotions following a traumatic event, including “survivor guilt”—feeling bad that you escaped the tragedy while others did not. These feelings can include shock, sorrow, numbness, fear, anger, disillusionment, grief, and more. People may have trouble sleeping, concentrating, eating, or remembering even simple tasks. 

There is no “right way” to deal with a tragedy. Here are some resources to cope with these emotions, compiled by Dana Nessel and MDHHS, following the tragic mass shooting at Michigan State University.