Trauma is unexpected, intense and overwhelming. It can change the course of a person’s life. At its worse trauma can lead to symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress which does not come from difficulties in childhood growth and development, biology or genetics. PTS comes from a traumatic incident. Common symptoms include feeling on guard, intrusive recollections of the incident or anything that reminds the person of it, depression, anxiety and avoidance. These seemingly unshakable problems can impact work, relationships and alter a person’s life choices.
Do you know someone who is in the military or is a veteran who struggles with PTSD and don’t know how to help them? Are you not sure how to help a family member or colleague get relief and stop their suffering from PTSD and other fear related issues? If so, here are 8 helpful tips to help the person cope in these kinds of situations.
