Topic Tuesday // How do you cope with trauma? // 16 Aug, 7pm AEST

[1stepup61]

Hi @Aonaran, I like that analogy of the charm bracelet. Its so true and a beautiful explanation. I am going to write that down in my journal. Thanks, 1stepup61

[Shaz51]

Hello @Former-Member

my husband has  found staying on my meds is a start!!!

he  was unaware of just how much it was helping his  anxiety until he  decided to stop after feeling better

and how much as a wife , I found he needed his meds

[Bonny]

I've also found that i don't trust myself.

I don't trust myself to make decisions.

I FEAR decisions . . . Even the most simplest of decisions.

This is a new experience for me due to recent trauma. 

[AussieGirl]

Here are some apps that some people may find helpful:

PTSD Coach Australia (this is very good though it is for veterans)

PTSD stops here

PTSD Trauma and Recovery

Calmster

[NikNik]

This is awesome - thanks @AussieGirl

[AussieGirl]

Same here @Bonny.

[1stepup61]

Hi @Bonny, me to, i have stopped running & i am glad i have now, even though scary at first.1stepup

[j___________]

Keeping a gratitude diary has been very helpful for me. I write three things that have happened during the day that I've been grateful for. Sometimes I can only think of one thing but it doesn't have to be a big thing. Even just enjoying a shower, a cup of tea could be what I write. I don't like diaries and fear someone would read it if I 'got hit by a bus tomorrow' for eg. Seems silly but I'd hate for someone to read my diary and think I was an enormously miserable person. Yes I have depression but that is not the 'sum' of me.

[Former-Member]

Hi @Shaz51, I'm glad to hear that your husband has worked out that his meds help him and it sounds like you agree that they are helpful for him.

Thanks @AussieGirl

[1stepup61]

Hi J, i have read gratitude diaries are good, i must try it. Thanks for idea! 1stepup