Published 19:53 IST, October 24th 2019
PTSD: 5 ways to cope with the mental disorder in a healthy manner
PTSD requires coping methods to deal with it in a healthy manner. People suffering from it leads to issues like chronic pain and anxiety. Read on to know more
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PTSD is considered to be a taboo subject for many across globe. Though people going through difficulties of facing trauma understand scrutiny of condition, people who are unaware about it might t understand effects and impact of it. Post-traumatic stress disorder is caused by a number of reasons ranging from facing physical and mental abuse, meeting accidents, or facing violence. People sometimes develop PTSD even through witnessing abuse or violence very closely. Here are five ways to deal with PTSD which can help you or your dear ones.
Seek counselling
Even though with changing times mental health is being talked openly, many people still fear negative stigma stuck around it. Seeking counselling need t be one sitting down with a rapist for sessions, one can also seek out to a friend to talk about issues y are facing. But, seeking professional help can also help one to overcome disorder in a healthy and systematic manner.
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Refrain from alcohol and substance use
People suffering from PTSD have substantially be seen seeking out self-medication through alcohol and illegal medicines. Though this may help one numb effects of PTSD for a short while, it will only le to furr issues. Issues like alcohol and substance abuse come up with prolonged use. Plus, dependency on alcohol and substances is also ar big issue which arises with prolonged use.
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Meditation
benefits of meditation on mental health have w been widely accepted across globe. Meditation helps in calming mind down and achieving a calm state. Meditation helps in relieving stress and anxiety for people suffering from PTSD.
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Take care of your physical health
People facing PTSD can form unhealthy patterns with eating like binge eating or abstaining from food. People respond to trauma and grieve differently and thus it is important for people to form healthy patterns with food and fitness. Following a fitness regime can help one deal with PTSD in a healthy manner.
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Self-monitoring
With uncertainties which come along with behavioural pattern of people suffering PTSD, self-monitoring can prove helpful to keep a track of behaviour. ting down triggers and your response to m can help you respond better to situations in future. Maintaining a diary to te down your behaviour can help you overcome issues with much certainty.
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22:07 IST, October 24th 2019