How to Manage Stress With PTSD: Control Your Setting
I talk about this particular principle of managing PTSD Triggers and PTSD Treatment in my book #dealwithit: Duct Tape for the Soul extensively because I think it’s one of those things that has really been foundational for my own recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder.
I find myself challenged when I go into a situation where I know I’m going to have some issues and there could be people that are going to interact with me or I’m unsure what their interaction is going to be and this leads to a high level of personal stress.
My simple self PTSD Treatment method is that I have gotten into a habit of trying to control my environment.
Things like what time do I get there, what time can I leave. If I’m there and it gets tense, can I go for a walk?
Regardless of the scenario, I come up with a personal list of things I can do to help me relieve personal stress and give me a way to manage my responses.
This is a big part of Self PTSD Treatment.
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This is for personal reflection, not medical or crisis advice.
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