Proactive simple ways to deal with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
1) Talk to someone you can trust to help you through your disorder. There is a perfect order under and behind what appears to be a disorder. It is only a misidentification that you have become attached to and think and experience that it is real. Finds someone you feel at ease and comfortable, and even laugh and can cry with this person. (You can have more than one) This person(s) is not judgmental, and listens to you, and offers support in times you feel desperate and in need. I see and experience you as perfect and whole now. This creates a safe space for you also to experience this as well.
2)Trust yourself with your emotions of anger and express them so they do not turn inward into depression. You are worth quality time to be heard. Listen to yourself and give to yourself what you crave others to give you. This is learning to accept love. Giving and receiving love and also your creativity.
3)Take the time to exercise, so play without looking for results other than enjoying yourself! Eat healthy foods. These two necessities give you energy and encourage the health of your body. Also, exercise is a natural stress reliever.
4) Don’t isolate yourself. Spend time with family and friends and join in on group activities. Get a massage and give one. Human touch heals. Give yourself credit for your talents.
5) Seek out therapy. Regardless of the severity of your condition, individual and group therapy types will benefit you. Therapists specializing in post traumatic stress disorder are typically most effective.
6) Have regular checkups will help you maintain your overall health and provide the opportunity for you to discuss specific issues related to PTSD with your doctor.
7) Join a support group. These groups help those with a variety of conditions (such as PTSD) find support by feeling less alone in their problems. Write in your journal expressing yourself, no matter what the feelings. Don’t judge them.
8) Meditate by just watching your breathing and witnessing whatever comes up. Be hollow and just watch the thoughts and feelings. Don’t attach or identify with them. Let them go.
Do not be afraid to ask for help.
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–Robert