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

NikNikSenior Contributor05 Aug 2016, 9:52 pm AEST

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

People can experience a range of different responses following a traumatic event or period in their life. This month we would like to have a community discussion about trauma, hosted by @Former-Member, focusing on the challenges trauma throws our way and how we manage and cope with these challenges.

We would like to hear your experiences with different trauma responses (e.g.: memories, flashbacks, dissociation, etc,.), challenges you have faced with coping and strategies that have enabled you to cope with trauma.

If you haven't already, check out the Community Guidelines before participating tonight. This session isn't about the detail or reliving your past trauma and please be aware that specific and or graphic descriptions of trauma (abuse etc) will be removed, as it can be triggering for others members).

A big welcome to @Mary4 @james_biss @Bimby2 @Former-Member @j___________ @purplefeather @Bonny @chookmojo @1stepup61 @joannah @AngeB @mrkotter @Sehnsucht @myanxiousstory @Cdionfan @KangaRue @greenspace @programmanager @Christina @Shaz51 @Kt3 @Appleblossom @brizj @Sasha1@Mazarita @Martinks

@Former-Member is going to kick off in 10 mins - so stay tuned 🙂

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Unknown userMember16 Aug 2016, 7:42 pm AEST

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

Oh yeah, the big ones, self harm & suicidal thoughts - bouts of these are off the stress scale. Inability to cope with stress. Can't make decisions. Basically a basket case half the time it seems...

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KayeeCasual Contributor16 Aug 2016, 7:43 pm AEST

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

Oh yes, being do indecisive. I identify

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KayeeCasual Contributor16 Aug 2016, 7:44 pm AEST

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

*...so (not do)

Hi all

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Unknown userMember16 Aug 2016, 7:44 pm AEST

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

Hey @Former-Member, tonight's TT is a discussion with everyone, so I will ut some questions out there and we can all join in and talk about them. Hope that helps

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AussieGirlContributor16 Aug 2016, 7:44 pm AEST

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

@greenspace, could you leave a list somewhere of strategies that work for you so you just have to look at the list rather than trying to think of something when you are not in a space where you are able to think clearly? Just an idea.

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NikNikSenior Contributor16 Aug 2016, 7:45 pm AEST

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

@Former-Member
In regards to your question about tonight's format - feel free to post and respond to other members.
@Former-Member & I are here to prompt responses if needed and also put questions to the community to explore the different aspects of trauma and your experiences. So you may see some questions pop up from @Former-Member 🙂
Hopes that helps.

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Mystic1658Casual Contributor16 Aug 2016, 7:45 pm AEST

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

I find myslef overthinking and being in an anxious state a lot of the time. Being in control is something I have had to work on majorly just to help with any kind of relationships I have with others.

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BonnyContributor16 Aug 2016, 7:46 pm AEST

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

Yes self care, boundries with significant others to protect myself, finding a purpose beyond myself are all things I am now aware of that help me to move forward through PTS and Depression.

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CaseyCasual Contributor16 Aug 2016, 7:48 pm AEST

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

Hi,

I have been physically and mentally abused for the past 33 years, it has been a tough journey.

The way i cope is self care, by doing the best i cn t self love myself in small acts of telling my body that i love it ehile i am showing and washing myself gently with love. I meditate most night, I make myself go to the gym nd exercise even though i dont want too, becaue i always feel much better after a workout, I go hiking when i can to be with nature, that usually helps ground me and feel calm in nature. I also only surround myself with people who get me and accept me for who i am. This is what i do to keep me afloat, its not easy especailly when i find it a challange to get out of bed every day but it does help me keep my job and feel like i have something to live for. I guess for me, I just keep moving, I have too..

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j___________Contributor16 Aug 2016, 7:48 pm AEST

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

I think that finding a purpose is a definite help. Something to help others will help ourselves.

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