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Important Advice:
I want to make it clear that post-traumatic stress disorder (also known as PTSD) is not the same thing as traumatic stress. Additionally, I want to make it clear that I am not a mental health expert; rather, I am a Master Life Coach specializing in topics such as wellness, transformation, relationships, spirituality, mindset, and the law of attraction. All of the material that has been provided is just my point of view, including the strategies and coping mechanisms that have proven successful for me during this journey. There is no way for me to promise that they will work as well for you as they did for me. If you feel as if you are going through a roller coaster of emotions, the best way to deal with this terrible incident is to seek the assistance of a mental health professional. I advised this to you as your life coach. It is very important to me that your well-being is not jeopardized by racing thoughts, thoughts of suicide, or any other ideas that might be damaging to others.
How to Heal from Within: Coping with Traumatic Stress after an event
Introduction:
The emotional and mental wounds caused by trauma may be severe. The aftermath of trauma, whether from a natural catastrophe, an auto accident, a personal loss, or any other painful event, may be very difficult to deal with. Flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, despair, and a general feeling of alienation from one's self and others are only some of the symptoms of traumatic stress. Keep in mind, however, that recovery is possible. This article will define traumatic stress, discuss ways to cope with it, provide suggestions for healing, provide journal prompts for introspection, and offer affirmations to help on the road to recovery and resilience.
Traumatic Stress: What You Need to Know
The mental and emotional reaction to a traumatic experience is known as traumatic stress or post-traumatic stress disorder. It may happen right away, or it may take months or even years. Intrusive thoughts, avoiding reminders of the incident, heightened arousal, and detrimental shifts in attitude and thinking are all possible symptoms of traumatic stress. Recognizing traumatic stress as a normal reaction to an out-of-the-ordinary or overwhelming event is an important first step on the road to recovery.
Healing coping mechanisms:
1. Seek Professional Help Therapists and counselors trained in trauma treatment may be invaluable resources for navigating the complexities of traumatic stress. They can help you work through the trauma by providing advice, support, and therapies like CBT, EMDR, and trauma-focused therapy that have been shown to be effective.
2. Take Care of Yourself: Self-care is an essential part of getting well. Get some exercise, spend some time in nature, learn to meditate or practice mindfulness, and build some positive connections if that's what makes you happy. Take care of yourself first; it will help you recuperate faster.
3. Create a network of people who care about you and who listen when you need to talk about your feelings and experiences without judgment. Get involved with organizations that help those who have experienced trauma. It may be quite therapeutic to tell one's tale and get affirmation and sympathy from others.
4. Allow yourself to experience and express your feelings freely, without fear of being judged or silenced. Express your emotions via creative means like writing, drawing, or making music. Share your story with people you trust or in therapy. Recognizing and accepting your feelings is a vital part of the recovery process.
Journal Questions that Inspire Reflection:
Writing in a journal regularly may be an effective way to deal with and overcome severe stress. Some questions that help you reflect on yourself are as follows:
1. Explain how the traumatic experience has altered your body and mind.
2. What changes in outlook on life, relationships, or you have resulted from this horrific experience?
3. How do you feel whenever you recall the horrific experience? How do you experience these feelings on a daily basis?
4. Think about things that bring up memories of the painful experience. How do you react to and control these triggers?
5. What self-care practices or coping mechanisms have you found helpful in managing the effects of traumatic stress?
6. How has your community of care impacted your recovery so far? Who are the people who have helped and understood you?
7. What are some of your greatest talents and sources of resilience that have allowed you to deal with the severe stress? In what ways might you develop and use your abilities more fully?
Healing Affirmations:
Affirmations are declarations of hope that may assist change one's perspective and foster growth and resilience by challenging one's limiting ideas and attitudes. Keep these positive statements in mind with frequent repetition:
1. I am strong
2. I am capable of recovering from this terrible experience.
3. I absolve myself of any responsibility or guilt. I am deserving of health and joy.
4. I deserve to be loved, understood, and supported while I go through my recovery.
5. My identity is not based on the pain I've been through.
6. I have the power to make my future a happy and meaningful one.
7. Rather of letting setbacks discourage me, I will instead draw strength from the knowledge that I am resilient and strong inside.
8. I'm becoming better and stronger with each passing day.
9. I have broken free of the shackles of post-traumatic stress and am building a life that is full of calm, pleasure, and meaning.
Conclusion:
Getting through traumatic stress is a brave and life-altering process. It calls for persistence, kindness toward oneself, and openness to help. Keep in mind that recovery is possible and that you are not in this on your own. You may regain your equilibrium, strength, and happiness by practicing coping methods, reflecting on your experiences in a diary, and adopting positive affirmations. Have faith in your capacity to mend, and be patient with yourself as you make your way back to health and a revitalized feeling of agency.
I invite you to join my Life Coaching program if you're ready to start making positive changes in your life. We'll talk about things like forgiveness, happiness, empowerment, and more, all of which may play a role in helping you reframe your life and find your true calling. Don't be shy; Way of the Wise Owl is a non-profit organization, and your consultation with us will cost you nothing. Let's cross our fingers and hope for a speedy response.
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— The Way of the Wise Owl by Dagmarie Daniels