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Coping With PTSD

Self-help for PTSD is quite effective. Learn coping skills, relaxation exercises, and more to help you manage the stress and anxiety associated with PTSD.
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An Overview of Survivor's Guilt
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Cognitive-Behavioral Coping Strategies
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
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Managing PTSD Intrusive Thoughts
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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Managing Catastrophic Thinking in PTSD
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
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Ways People With PTSD Can Prevent Memory Loss
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Tips for PTSD Survivors to Cope With Upsetting Memories
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Reduce Avoidance in PTSD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Cope With Natural Disasters
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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What Is Distress Tolerance?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Use Behavioral Activation to Treat Depression
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Risks of Crystal Methamphetamine Use When You Have PTSD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Why Constructive Anger Is Healing, Not Upsetting
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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How to Cope With a Sense of a Foreshortened Future
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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PTSD and Having More Self-Compassion
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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High Rates of Marijuana Use Among PTSD Sufferers
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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PTSD and Fear of Public Speaking
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Tips on How to Effectively Set and Manage Goals
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Recognizing Early Warning Signs for PTSD
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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Caregiver Stress From Caring for Someone With PTSD
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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How to Cope With Anger by Taking a Time-Out
By Matthew Tull, PhD
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How to Do a Chain Analysis for Problem Behaviors
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Experiential Avoidance and PTSD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Why People With PTSD Use Emotional Avoidance to Cope
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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The Importance of Emotional Awareness in PTSD
By Matthew Tull, PhD
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Managing Emotions When You Have PTSD
By Matthew Tull, PhD
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How to Develop a Safety Plan for PTSD Symptoms
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
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How to Talk About Your PTSD Diagnosis
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Why Understanding PTSD Emotions Is Important
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Grounding Techniques for Coping With PTSD
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Stages of PTSD – Coping With a Slip in Recovery
By Matthew Tull, PhD
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How to Use Mindfulness for PTSD
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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How to Use Journaling to Cope With PTSD
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Emotional Awareness Exercises for PTSD
By Matthew Tull, PhD
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How People With PTSD Can Improve Their Self-Image
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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How People With PTSD Experience Emotions
By Matthew Tull, PhD
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Self-Monitoring Treatment for PTSD
By Matthew Tull, PhD
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The Best Ways for People With PTSD to Reduce Stigma
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Self-Medicating and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Tips for Reaching Your Goals When You Have PTSD
By Matthew Tull, PhD
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How to Identify and Cope With Your PTSD Triggers
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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Coping With Flashbacks and Dissociation in PTSD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Steps for Successful Problem-Solving With PTSD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Coping With PTSD in Family Members
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Managing Impulsive Behaviors Associated With PTSD
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Meditation is a highly effective route to relaxation.
Use Your 5 Senses to Manage Stress Levels
By Matthew Tull, PhD
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Common Psychological Responses to Traumatic Events
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Coping With Hyperarousal Symptoms in PTSD
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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How to Cope With Emotions Using Distraction
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
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Reducing Stress With Diaphragmatic Breathing
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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Impulsive Behavior and Impulse Control Disorders
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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What Does It Mean to Be 'Triggered?'
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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Coping With Suicidal Thoughts and PTSD
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD