10 Self-Help Strategies to Recover from PTSD on Your Own
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10 DIY Approaches to Conquer PTSD: Self-Rehabilitation Techniques
1. Key Points (Included within the article)
- Understanding PTSD
- Recognising symptoms
- Importance of Self-care
- Breathing exercises & Mindfulness
- Physical activities
- Healthy diet
- Positive affirmation & Visualisation
- Social connections
- Professional help options
- Post-Trauma growth
Setting off on the road to recovery from PTSD can often feel overwhelming. If you have asked yourself, "What can I do to recover from PTSD on my own?", you would find these self-rehabilitation strategies to be extremely useful.
2. Initiating your own Road of PTSD Recovery
Understanding PTSD
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. It's essential to understand that PTSD is more than just response to stress—it's a significant, often debilitating, psychological disorder that demands attention and care.
Recognising Symptoms
The first step towards self-help is being able to recognise the symptoms. PTSD symptoms typically include flashbacks of the traumatic event, avoidance of reminders, negative changes in mood or thinking, and significant changes in physical and emotional reactions.
Self-care and its Importance
Self-care is a pivotal part of mental health, especially when dealing with PTSD. This includes ensuring adequate rest, maintaining good hygiene, engaging in leisure activities, and spending time in nature.
Breathing Exercises & Mindfulness Existence
Controlled breathing exercises can help to lessen anxiety and bring about a sense of calm. Mindfulness, being present in the here and now, aids in mitigating the impact of traumatic flashbacks and intrusive thoughts.
Engaging in Physical Activities
Involving yourself in physical activities like walking, swimming or yoga, can boost your morale. Regular exercise also stimulates chemicals in your brain that enhance feelings of well-being.
Maintaining a Healthy Diet
"Our dietary choices can influence our mental health," says the National Institute of Mental Health. Keep your diet nutrition-rich, including lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains.
Positive Affirmation & Visualization
Positive affirmations can stunt the negative thinking patterns common in PTSD. Visualisation can further soothe the mind and reduce the frequency of intrusive thoughts.
Building Social Connections
Reach out to your family, friends, or join a support group. Engaging in social connections can help you feel understood and less isolated.
Considering Professional Help
Remember, it's okay to seek professional help. Aura Institute provides various training and therapeutic options.
Post-trauma Growth
Post-traumatic growth embodies the positive changes that occur as a result of surviving, then working through, traumatic events.
3. Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
PTSD is a mental health condition caused by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety along with uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
2. Can PTSD be self-managed?
While professional help is often necessary, there are self-management strategies for PTSD, including mindfulness, controlled breathing exercises, regular physical activity, healthy diet, and creating strong social networks.
3. What is post-traumatic growth?
Post-traumatic growth refers to the positive psychological changes experienced as a result of adversity and other challenges to rise to a higher level of functioning.
Remember, attempting to manage PTSD on your own doesn't mean you have to do it alone. Reach out to others for support as you go along your healing journey to full recovery.
Ready to start your career as a trauma informed care practitioner? Contact us at info@aurainstitute.org or (424) 400-3048 to begin your journey as a certified trauma practitioner and make a positive impact in trauma care.