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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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1stepup61Senior Contributor16 Aug 2016, 8:06 pm AEST

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

Hi, I have found that seeing a Clinical Psychologist has helped me over the years. I have often found the support I have needed through Womens Health Centres, Kinway etc. I originally started because of the relationships i was in became like the original trauma. So, it seemed working on that problem relationship in the present I was having, helped relieve the other stresses. Then getting help understanding my current situation helped by linking me to good doctor for depression issues, medication etc and helping me to move through triggering situations and out of those relationships.@1stepup

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AonaranSenior Contributor16 Aug 2016, 8:06 pm AEST

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

You paint it so well, @greenspace !

I've lost a few now-missed mugs that way, and my local supermarket often serves as my own Big Day Out. My preferred therapy, though, is a long shower (apologies to the water restrictions, but it's medicinal!) with the water focussed on the base of the back of my neck. Brings me back to myself. (And then I usually cry.)

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NikNikSenior Contributor16 Aug 2016, 8:07 pm AEST

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

Hi @j___________

I use the Smiling Mind website / app. The focus is mindulness meditation. They are short, guideded mindfulness meditation activities (perfect for someone like me who can't be 'still' for very long).

It's an Australian app 🙂

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greenspaceSenior Contributor16 Aug 2016, 8:07 pm AEST

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

Yes! Being able to help others is great

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j___________Contributor16 Aug 2016, 8:07 pm AEST

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

@Former-Member that'd be great if you could look for me. Thank you! Not sure if I should advocate but Helen Cushing from Ganges Yoga has a good yoga nidra and just published a book for war veterans with PTSD that has been internationally recognised. Google it and you'll find a documentary too. She's Australian. I'd like to find some alternatives though. A bit of variety is helpful. Dr Russ Harris is also good but I find mindfulness is sometimes aggravating my depression and anxiety.

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Unknown userMember16 Aug 2016, 8:07 pm AEST

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

@Former-Member i understand the butting heads with therapists i do the same with mine over just about everything one of them being letting people believe they know best and just agreeing with them though the biggest issue is meds i start them but then i can stand the side effects so i stop

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AussieGirlContributor16 Aug 2016, 8:07 pm AEST

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

There are some PTSD CDs for meditation. I can't look for the info as my laptop is doing the very slow startup to install a new update sorry. When it opens I will have a look in case it is of any good to anyone.

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NikNikSenior Contributor16 Aug 2016, 8:08 pm AEST

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

That would be great - thanks @AussieGirl

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j___________Contributor16 Aug 2016, 8:09 pm AEST

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

Thank you! Hopefully it works on an iPad as I don't have an iPhone 🙂

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1stepup61Senior Contributor16 Aug 2016, 8:14 pm AEST

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

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

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