Traumatic Avoid Isolation
Traumatic stress is a completely normal reaction to traumatic events, such as an automobile accident, a shooting, a natural disaster, a plane crash or a terrorist attack. These types of events are extremely stressful for everyone involved, including the survivors and the family members as well as the witnesses. A traumatic event can be and typically is a turning point in your life. These events generally happen at unexpected times and can be extremely difficult to overcome. If you have previously experienced a traumatic event, there are a few important tips you can follow to help maximize your recovery efforts.
Accept Your Reaction and Your Feelings
It is important to know that people respond to traumatic events in different ways. Traumatic …show more content…
Simply having a face-to-face conversation with other people can trigger hormones that help to relieve traumatic stress. In fact, even brief exchanges or a kind look from another person can help to calm your nervous system. It is important to: Do the things you have always enjoyed doing with friends and family.
If you live alone, find ways to increase your social network-remember it’s never too late to make new friends.
Utilize social gatherings, such as support groups, community organizations or church gatherings. Consider joining a sports team, a book club or a hobby club to meet others with similar interests.
Generally, the unsettling feelings of numbness, anxiety, confusion and guilt following a traumatic event will eventually start to fade, typically within a relatively short period of time. However, while it is important to understand that your feelings are a completely normal reaction, if your symptoms of stress and fear do not ease up and you are unable return to your normal activities after a few weeks, you may be experiencing the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If this is the case, it is essential that you reach out for professional help, preferably a trauma professional, as soon as
Accept Your Reaction and Your Feelings
It is important to know that people respond to traumatic events in different ways. Traumatic …show more content…
Simply having a face-to-face conversation with other people can trigger hormones that help to relieve traumatic stress. In fact, even brief exchanges or a kind look from another person can help to calm your nervous system. It is important to: Do the things you have always enjoyed doing with friends and family.
If you live alone, find ways to increase your social network-remember it’s never too late to make new friends.
Utilize social gatherings, such as support groups, community organizations or church gatherings. Consider joining a sports team, a book club or a hobby club to meet others with similar interests.
Generally, the unsettling feelings of numbness, anxiety, confusion and guilt following a traumatic event will eventually start to fade, typically within a relatively short period of time. However, while it is important to understand that your feelings are a completely normal reaction, if your symptoms of stress and fear do not ease up and you are unable return to your normal activities after a few weeks, you may be experiencing the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If this is the case, it is essential that you reach out for professional help, preferably a trauma professional, as soon as