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Coping With PTSD: Practical Steps for Healing and Support · A Capture Deep Vibs A Positive Space For Inspiration And Embracing Of Heart

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  Speaker 1: Managing an illness such as post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD,
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  Speaker 1: can seem scary and nearly impossible to do. But with
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  Speaker 1: a little guidance and some dedication, anyone can get themselves
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  Speaker 1: the help they need. According to the National Center for PTSD,
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  Speaker 1: the disorder is a mental health problem that some people
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  Speaker 1: develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat,
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  Speaker 1: a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. Symptoms
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  Speaker 1: may be temporary or long-lasting, but they can be soothed
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  Speaker 1: with any of the countless ways to cope with PTSD,
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  Speaker 1: such as these. 1. Contact a resource. In addition to
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  Speaker 1: a number of general hotlines that you can call or
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  Speaker 1: text in an urgent situation, there are hotlines that specialize
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  Speaker 1: in assisting those who suffer from PTSD. There are many
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  Speaker 1: resources specifically for veterans or victims of sexual violence. 2.
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  Speaker 1: Consider seeing a psychiatrist. While it may sound intimidating, a
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  Speaker 1: psychiatrist may be able to help you decide whether medication
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  Speaker 1: might be a good way to help you. Talk to
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  Speaker 1: a therapist. Therapists and counselors are there to listen to
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  Speaker 1: you and to help guide you through your hardships. They
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  Speaker 1: also know a variety of coping techniques and simple exercises
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  Speaker 1: that you can use in your everyday life. Join a
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  Speaker 1: support group. You may find it comforting or helpful to
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  Speaker 1: connect to others who have experienced what you have. you'd
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  Speaker 1: be surprised how much you can learn from talking to others. 5.
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  Speaker 1: Learn breathing exercises. According to Harvard Medical School, deep breaths
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  Speaker 1: increase oxygen flow in your lungs, stabilize your blood pressure,
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  Speaker 1: and decrease the stress response that causes your body and
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  Speaker 1: mind unnecessary tension. Focusing on and relaxing your breathing is
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  Speaker 1: a quick way to decrease that physical stressed response. 6.
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  Speaker 1: Write out your thoughts. Stream of consciousness writing is as
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  Speaker 1: simple as writing your thoughts down on paper. Don't worry
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  Speaker 1: about grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Just say whatever you need
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  Speaker 1: to say. 7. Practice regular self-care. Simple routines like brushing
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  Speaker 1: your teeth or taking a morning shower can provide a
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  Speaker 1: positive sensory distraction that also contributes to your personal hygiene
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  Speaker 1: and sense of well-being. Self-care can also help prevent any
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  Speaker 1: symptoms of depression that may occur. 8. Be open with
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  Speaker 1: those you are close to. No one has to suffer
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  Speaker 1: through mental illness alone. The support of your friends and
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  Speaker 1: loved ones will carry you a long way in recovery,
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  Speaker 1: so try to be open about your experiences if you
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  Speaker 1: feel comfortable doing so. Let us know your thoughts about
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  Speaker 1: these ways to cope with PTSD. There are always options
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  Speaker 1: available to those who need them, and help is only
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  Speaker 1: ever a phone call away. We would like to thank
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