Innoculate Yourself Against Stress ; Prevent Crisis and PTSD
January 19, 2008 9:12 pm Crises, PTSD, StressLets face it, as much as we would like to, we can’t always avoid stress. Many times we are told to “reduce the stress in your life”; this is so much easier said then done! However, some factors have been identified that can help us deal with the inevitable stressors of live and protect against developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after a Crisis. Research has shown that theses factors will help in making you more stress resistant.
1. Getting lots of physical exercise
2. Using active coping skills
3. Remaining positive in your outlook
4. Identifying and living you basic values and principles 5. Getting a little help from your friends6. Being open and flexible about your thinking and behavior
There are many things we are not able to control in life, and we cannot totally avoid stress and crisis. We do however have the ability to make ourselves more stress resistant. We can become more able to deal with that stress and move past it with a little self-awareness and planning.
I will discuss each of these points individually and specifically with “how tos” in future blogs. I hope others will join with their ideas.
Reference: Haglund, Cooper, Southwich, Charney. 6 Keys to resilience for PTSD and everyday stress. Current Psychiatry, April 2007
Check out my book Behavioral First Aid For lots of practical information and advice on stress related topics.
