After 7 Months of Inpatient Treatment for P.T.S.D. I Find That Many of People at My New Job Are Samolian. Hurt?
Question by Josh: after 7 months of inpatient treatment for P.T.S.D. i find that many of people at my new job are samolian. hurt?
7 months in inpatient therapy after being in somalia back in 1991-1993 for P.T.S.D. gave me the realization that i am back home now and have to get along with coworkers that are actually from somalia. Although they are much younger than me and may not remember so much of what we americans did over there, i still feel somewhat of a hatred for them knowing what i went through and some friends i lost. I think i am probably wrong in my thinking and may even be called a racist, but my wife is black and there is no concern there, and i get along with black folks fine unless i find that they are somalian, then something hits my mind and i feel a warm feeling of hatred that i used to embrace in a combat enviorment but now realize those thoughts need to be kept at bay. i beleive in strong personal discipline, but this one thing seems to have its grips on me . any advise on how to maintain composure and strength during these trying times would be greatly appreciated.
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Answer by Caring Breeze
I hope this is helpful I put out links for each suggestion!
Coping with Triggers
Now, the best way of coping with triggers is to avoid them altogether. However, this is almost impossible to do. Why? Well, you cannot really avoid your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. Much of these are out of our control. In regard to external triggers, we can take some steps to manage our environment (for example, not going to certain places that we know will trigger us), but we cannot control everything that happens to us. For example, you might inadvertently come into contact with a news story or conversation that reminds you of your traumatic event.
Because we often cannot avoid triggers, it is important to learn ways of coping with triggers. Effective, healthy coping strategies for lessening the impact of triggers include:
•Mindfulness- ideas on http://ptsd.about.com/od/selfhelp/ht/mindfulexe2.htm
•Relaxation-ideas on http://ptsd.about.com/od/selfhelp/ht/PMR.htm
•Self-soothing-ideas on http://ptsd.about.com/od/selfhelp/a/selfsoothe.htm
•Grounding-ideas on http://ptsd.about.com/od/selfhelp/a/flashcoping.htm
•Expressive writing-ideas on http://ptsd.about.com/od/selfhelp/ht/writing.htm
•Social support-ideas on http://ptsd.about.com/od/selfhelp/a/socialsupport.htm
•Deep breathing- ideas onhttp://ptsd.about.com/od/selfhelp/ht/breathing2.htm
The more strategies you have available to you, the better off you will be in managing your triggers. In addition, the more coping strategies you have, the more likely you will be able to prevent the development of unhealthy coping strategies, such as alcohol and drug use.
Further, simply being more aware of your triggers can be beneficial. As a result of this increased awareness, your emotional reactions may begin to feel more understandable, valid, predictable, and less out of control. This can definitely positively impact your mood and overall well-being.
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