Doctor, I've been having terrible experiences lately and they are all related to the death of my mother...
According to webmd.com, The most common, and most effective method of dealing with PTSD is seeking help from a psychologist. Because of this, I have decided to make my character see atherapist
What are the types of things that you have been experiencing?
Helpguide.org states that some great ways of dealing with temporary anxiety is to distract yourself with your surroundings and to take deep breathes. Therefore I have given these strategies to my character experiencing PTSD.
I've been having panic attacks constantly whenever my mother is brought up in conversation
I'm aware how stressful this will be for you, so I want you to take deep breathes and try and take in your surroundings
It sounds to me like you have a bad case of PTSD.The first thing we have to do is face the problem head on. Therefore lets revisit where all of your problems lie
Hey guys, ever since mum passed I've been having my own personal battle with PTSD. I just wanted to know if you guys could be there for me if I'm finding it tough...
According to webmd.com, confronting the problem is a great way to start to get over PTSD. This could also be known as exposure therapy. Exposure therapy is a very effective strategy while dealing with PTSD as it allows for a small amounts of change to then progress into larger amounts of change
This is where I found my mother dead. I never thought I would be back here.
I know this is a challenge for you, but lets work through it. Lets try something called exposure therapy
Here is another example of the therapist using exposure therapy for her client as he is making a small change by visiting his mother's grave, that will ultimatelymake the next element of change easier for him.
I'm so sorry mum. I should've been there for you. I miss you immensely
Here is some evidence of exposure therapy havign a positive impact upon this mans life. The therapist is also giving him a few final strategies to help him get through this
I still don't feel great, but I've learned not to hide from my problems. Is their any other strategies that could help me?
Thank you so much.
Surround yourself with supportive friends and keep taking deep breathes whenever you feel stressed
Surrounding ones self with supportive friends is the number one recommended strategy for dealing with PTSD from a range of different websites. It allows someone to remove aspects of their feelings and focus on the present.