Accidents or unfortunate conflicts can have severe side effects on a person’s mental health, which can lead to trauma. It can also have physical effects. So, how do you overcome it?
Resilience is the ability to adjust effectively in the face of hardship, trauma, tragedy, or extreme stress. It encompasses learnable behaviors, attitudes, and actions. There are several resilience strategies to overcome trauma, most of which involve making an effort. To overcome trauma is to overcome hardships for a better tomorrow. Here is how to start from today:
Mental Health And Resilience Strategies For Overcoming Trauma
Post-traumatic stress is an unpleasant or shocking event that leaves an individual with unfavorable effects on their psychological and emotional well-being. It can be a result of any event that leads to physical or emotional harm, accidents, natural disasters, war, and violence. Psychological trauma can also be received from less severe events such as lack of attention, isolation, and harassment.
The Symptoms Of Trauma
- Flashbacks
- Nightmares
- Avoidance
- Intrusive thoughts
- Hypervigilance
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Anger
- Guilt
- Shame
- Physical symptoms
These are some of the signs you need to consult a psychiatrist if you are experiencing any of them. It can be extremely hard to handle trauma by yourself, and a therapist will help you through the process.
Resilience And Overcoming Turama
There are things that one can do to overcome a traumatic event in one’s life. It is crucial in the process of healing as well as in building resilience. First, you need to organize your day, physical activity and mindfulness can all significantly affect your recovery.
● Depend On Others For Support
It is important that you are able to discuss what has happened to you with a close friend, family member, therapist or counselor.
● Self-Care
Physical and emotional health are very important when it comes to recovery from trauma. This includes ensuring one takes enough rest, has a balanced diet, exercises or engages in any activity that may involve rigorous movements, and also takes time to practice yoga or meditation.
● Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a form of therapy that can assist you in changing any negative way of thinking that is causing your symptoms.
● Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a type of therapy that can help you go through the memories and get through them in a safe environment.
● Medication
Sometimes, the use of medications may be useful in the treatment of trauma, for example, for anxiety or depression.
Don’t Let Trauma Define You
Trauma healing is a process, which is why it is advisable to take the first step towards the healing process. Remember that other people also face the same problems as you do. You can start to recover from the trauma of your experience by using resilience measures, asking for help, and practicing self-care. Sometimes, it might take some time, but with determination and the right support, you can regain your mental health and strength.
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