Coping

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome

Once you recognized or been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder you have to learn to cope. You have to learn to be able to go from a day where you just want to give up, crawl under the bed, close the shades and hide in the closet, to have to go and see your doctors and to try to get back into reality can be very frightening. BUT...

Do Not Give Up! You Are Not Alone!

Because PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms seldom disappear completely, coping with PTSD symptoms and the problems they cause is usually a continuing challenge for survivors of trauma. Often, it is through receiving treatment for PTSD that many learn to cope more effectively.

Recovery from PTSD is an ongoing, daily, gradual process.

It doesn't happen through sudden insight or "cure." Healing doesn't mean forgetting painful experiences or having no emotional pain when remembering them. Some level of continuing reactions to memories is normal and reflects a normal body and mind. Healing may mean fewer and less intense reactions. But it also means greater ability to manage trauma-related emotions, and greater confidence in ability to cope.

When a trauma survivor takes direct action to cope with problems, he or she often gains a greater sense of personal power and control. Active coping means recognizing and accepting the impact of traumatic experiences, and then taking concrete action to improve things.

One of the keys to controlling your PTSD is learning the positive and negative coping actions. Positive coping actions can be just about anything you do that gets you away from the thoughts and situations that trigger your PTSD episodes. Negative Coping Actions may reduce distress immediately, but short-circuit more permanent change. Actions that may be immediately effective but cause later problems can be addictive, like smoking or drug use. The temporary benifit is often compelling enough that we often forget about the long term and what these things can and will eventually do to us. We have included a small list of examples of both of these in the list below:

Positive Coping Actions (Things To Help With Your PTSD)

Educate Yourself About PTSD
Talking To Others For Support
Communicate well With Your Doctor
Learn and Practise Relaxation Techniques
Keep as Busy As You Can To Keep Away Bad Thoughts
Good Councelling
Take Your Medication As Directed By Your Doctor

Negative Coping Actions (Things that will hinder your recovery)

Lifestyle

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