Healthy Coping Mechanisms

If you are suffering from PTSD, you may have developed some unhealthy coping mechanisms (drugs, alcohol, unhealthy eating habits, for example) as a way of managing intense emotional and psychological distress. This is completely understandable; however, whilst unhealthy coping mechanisms provide temporary relief, they can lead to more significant problems over time. This download suggests some ways you could begin to build in some healthy coping mechanisms to support your trauma recovery.