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