Question:
Group, here’s a new topic, and one that I hope will create substantial dialogue. When you respond, please observe snippage netiquette, because this is a moderately long post. Let’s discuss: (From New York Presbyterian Hospital’s website, regarding PTSD self-management:) Some of the measures a person with PTSD can take to maximize recovery are: 1.Meet regularly with your therapist and/or support group. 2.Learn techniques of stress management, assertiveness, relaxation or self-hypnosis. 3.Avoid highly stimulating or violent TV, movies, music, videotapes, or situations that increase your anxiety or symptoms. 4.Since sleep can be a problem with this disorder, learn techniques to promote restful sleep. 5.Eat a well-balanced diet. 6.Exercise regularly and vigorously. 7.Discuss the social use of alcohol with your therapist or counselor. 8.Avoid street drugs. 9.Work at forming and maintaining friendships and a network of support. 10.Work diligently in therapy. 11.Accept that there may be setbacks. 12.Take medications regularly if prescribed. 13.Ask for help when it’s needed.
Response:
Here’s the website, Emma: http://www.noah.cuny.edu:8080/illness/mentalhealth/cornell/conditions… um.html Also, there’s http://www.dartmouth.edu/dms/ptsd/Fact_Sheets.html , which has quite a bit of information regarding PTSD. I especially liked their page on PTSD and relationships.
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