PTSD coping strategies
People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often struggle with frequent and intense anxiety symptoms. These strong symptoms of anxiety often lead people with PTSD to rely on unhealthy coping methods
Fortunately, there are many healthy coping skills for PTSD that can help ease anxiety and other symptoms. These are some strategies which may help reduce the intensity of anxiety, lessen its frequency, and/or make it more tolerable.
@SolaceBrother
Great post!
Some resources for keeping our mood as calm and relaxed as possible:
Relaxation techniques for stress - MedlinePlus: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000874.htm
Relaxation Techniques: Learn How to Manage Stress - WebMD:
https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/blissing-out-10-relaxation-techniques-reduce-stress-spot
Relaxation - Mind.org: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/relaxation/relaxation-exercises/
Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief - Helpguide:
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm
8 Soothing Techniques to Help Relieve Anxiety - University Hospitals:
https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2020/04/8-soothing-techniques-to-help-relieve-anxiety
Anxiety management strategies - BeyondBlue:
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/anxiety/treatments-for-anxiety/anxiety-management-strategies
Some Grounding techniques:
From VeryWellMind:
https://www.verywellmind.com/grounding-techniques-for-ptsd-2797300
From HealthLine:
https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniques
From PTSD UK
https://www.ptsduk.org/grounding-techniques/
Grounding techniques are not only great to deal with flashbacks but also to practice regularly during the day, as mindfulness "anchors" to keep us in the here and now.
Thank you again for your valuable post!
Marcelo.
@HealingTalk
excellent reply to a great post, i know that the whole community can benefit from these great online resources! thanks so much!
@NewYorker11
Thank you!
What an honor coming from you!
Keep in touch!
Marcelo
@SolaceBrother
Hi, Brother,
Right now I have so many threats and serious challenges, that only my meds are helping.
@purpleTree4652
Friend. I see that you're not feeling so well. How is your ME these days?
From Helga.
@Helgafy
hi helga
what is ME?
@purpleTree4652
Hi purple.
I was thinking when I had postet to you - "I think I have mixed 2 persons". And I have. ME/CFS is a sickness where the energy in the body gets low, nobody knows why, and the persons don't manage to do very much. Some don't manage to eat and have to be in a dark room, but others can to more.
All the best for you. From Helga.
@SolaceBrother @HealingTalk
This is great! Thank you for posting this. I was looking for something just last night and I noticed that resources on the trauma community page are gone 😕
@mytwistedsoul
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words!
All the best!
Marcelo.
Thank you for great post and resources and support. Xx