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Take Charge! Coping Skills
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is only Wellness
If distress caused by a past traumatic stress events one of many possible reactions to a traumatic
Keep telling yourself “I can feel persistently affects your life, seeing your doctor is a experience. After a trauma, some people become & Nutrition
better again, I can feel joy.” necessary first step along a course of professional anxious, some become depressed, and many No. 9
Keep reminding yourself you know treatment. But you can take actions to help yourself find that they are not able to deal as well with
positive ways to cope. cope: their responsibilities as before the trauma.
Although the majority of people are distressed
Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. for a while, over a period of a few weeks to a few
Although it may take a while to feel the effects of months, most find that they are less distressed
and can function better. Someone who continues
Triggers therapy, hang in there. You’ll be better off in the to be profoundly affected by their experience several months or even years later
long run.
may be struggling with PTSD. Understanding what it is and how it works are the
You can be Take care of yourself. Get enough rest, eat a first steps in healing.
doing very balanced diet, exercise, and take time to relax.
well and then Avoid caffeine and nicotine, which can worsen
suddenly, an event will trigger an episode anxiety. Don’t turn to alcohol or un-prescribed The Doctor Says...
of PTSD. Triggers can be activated by drugs for relief. Events That Can Cause PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress
any of your five senses without warning. Break the cycle. When you feel anxious, take a Traumatic Event (death of a
Keep in mind that things can change.
brisk walk or delve into a hobby to refocus. 8 Be willing to join a support child, spouse)
It can take time for them to quiet Talk to someone. Share your problems with group. Effects of war
down. a friend or counselor who can help you gain 8 Be ready to see a counselor on a Terrorism
perspective. Ask your doctor about support
It can take counseling. regular basis. Natural Disasters (Hurricanes,
groups in your area for people who have post-
It will take unconditional love and traumatic stress disorder. 8 Know your triggers. Tornados, Etc.)
support from friends and family.
8 Learn what post-traumatic stress Violence and Abuse
disorder is and be willing to take Accidents and Injury
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