When I am triggered by a nightmare or flashback I am in freeze, flight or fight mode. Note: My depression energy levels range from mild to severe, so what I can do varies on my energy level during the episode, do not feel bad if you are incapable of doing some of these things, sometimes I cannot do anything. Remember, if we become debilitated we are useless to everyone. It is my hope that some of these trauma & triggered coping skills can help you. With the state of the world right now, more trauma is being introduced everyday with experiencing & seeing violence at protests, losing loved ones to COVID, being alone at the hospital during COVID without support and many more reasons beyond my understanding. Many of these items are still applicable to anyone. When creating the list, I realized most pertain to my PTSD symptoms and not necessarily my depression. My self care list I write about here today is for a severely triggered state or depressive episode. That list is more applicable to all individuals as a means to keep us mentally fit, for example- working out, gratitude list, eating right If my daily self care is not taken care of, I am more than likely going to find myself in a bad state. ![]() These are daily or weekly activities that I do to keep my mental health stable. You can find my depression coping skills here. These coping skills are different than my triggered state self care items. I have discussed many self care items over the years and my coping list for depression. Many of you asked what I do, so I compiled a list and some graphics that I hope help. It is not a buzzword and not a day at the spa. ![]() I would like to remind every one that self care is NECESSARY care. I mentioned that I have a self care list for when I am experiencing a significant episode or triggered state. I recently shared more information regarding my depression and PTSD on instagram stories.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |