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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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Shaz51Senior Contributor16 Aug 2016, 8:15 pm AEST

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

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

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BonnyContributor16 Aug 2016, 8:15 pm AEST

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

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.

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AussieGirlContributor16 Aug 2016, 8:16 pm AEST

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

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

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NikNikSenior Contributor16 Aug 2016, 8:17 pm AEST

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

This is awesome - thanks @AussieGirl

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AussieGirlContributor16 Aug 2016, 8:17 pm AEST

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

Same here @Bonny.

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1stepup61Senior Contributor16 Aug 2016, 8:19 pm AEST

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

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

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j___________Contributor16 Aug 2016, 8:19 pm AEST

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

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.

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Unknown userMember16 Aug 2016, 8:20 pm AEST

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

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

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1stepup61Senior Contributor16 Aug 2016, 8:22 pm AEST

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

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

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Unknown userMember16 Aug 2016, 8:22 pm AEST

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

I know there has been some mention of seeing psychologists, but I'm wondering what your experience of seeking counselling/therapy for your traumatic experience has been like? Have there been particular therapy approaches that you have found helpful?

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