Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can cause severe distress in any individual who has witnessed or experienced traumatic events. If you are struggling with continued trauma symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares and angry outbursts, you don’t have to suffer alone. Although dealing with PTSD can be challenging, with the right support and information, you can learn to manage your symptoms and work your way towards improved mental health.
Here at Aguilera Psychology, we offer PTSD therapy online for those seeking help following a traumatic experience. As well as seeking professional help from our trauma therapist, we’ve created some additional tips that may help you to cope with your PTSD or trauma.
Learn Self Help Techniques
Accepting that you cannot control the past is one of the major barriers to overcome with PTSD: by learning ways to deal with the present. If you are experiencing distressing symptoms, practising techniques can enable you to relax, and overcome anxiety and restlessness. Mindfulness mediation involves focusing your attention on your breathing, and can help you to replace negative thoughts with healthier ones. Some other beneficial practises include regular exercise, journalling, and aromatherapy, which can be adopted based on your needs.
Find a PTSD Support Group
For some individuals, there is much comfort to be found in joining a support group for those with PTSD. A dedicated support group will put you in touch with others experiencing the same types of symptoms, and allow you to share your thoughts and feelings with each other – which can be comforting for many.
Seek PTSD Therapy
Ultimately, seeking help from a mental health professional is the most important way to cope with PTSD symptoms. There are a number of types of online therapy for PTSD that are effective in helping to resolve trauma symptoms and move forward in life. These include Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), a specific talk-based therapy, and EMDR therapy, which works by helping distressing memories to become processed, allowing individuals to deal with PTSD triggers.
PTSD Therapy Online
To book your initial consultation, or to learn more about our online PTSD therapy, contact Dr Kat Aguilera today. Call 07919911501, or email at info@aguilerapsychology.co.uk.