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I thought it was time we start topics to begin talking about what we find most helpful. I know we do this all this all the time in an abstract sense, but I thought it would be more helpful to start a discussion exclusively about more hands on tools.
Note: This main post is simply a list of hands PTSD tools & distraction tools that have helped ME. Please feel free to add your own and read through this list regularly, as I'm sure others will add to it soon.
The PTSD Workbook
http://www.amazon.com/The-PTSD-Workbook-Techniques-Overcoming/dp/1608827038/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y
The Courage to Heal Workbook
http://www.amazon.com/The-Courage-Heal-Workbook-Survivors/dp/0060964375/ref=pd_cp_b_3
Overcoming Trauma The PTSD Workbook
http://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Trauma-PTSD-Workbook-Integrating/dp/1608822869/ref=pd_sim_b_1#reader_1608822869
Speak-Laurie Halse Anderson The main character in this book is raped. Although the book never expressly says it, she exhibits symptoms of PTSD. It made me feel like someone was listening. Laurie Halse Anderson is famous for her ability to handle tough issues with grace & dignity. She's my favorite author.
www.katimorton.com Kati Morton is a therapist who vlogs about mental health. She has some EXCELLENT videos on trauma/PTSD. Her website is a WONDERFUL place to get extra help. She has an online community who are all in recovery from various mental illnesses. You can post blogs, watch her videos, etc for free on her site. You can also talk to Kati via her various social media accounts. She answers questions and does daily videos.
The DBT Workbook
http://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Skills-Workbook/dp/1572245131/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1382532307&sr=1-1&keywords=dbt
I LOVE THIS BOOK! It helps me with so much!
DailyStrength
Talking
Distractions
Melody-My teddy bear. She's a Disney Princess Build-a-Bear. I collect Disney. She's a collector's item, but I sleep with her. She's also a great pain distraction.
Music
Writing
Law & Order SVU Don't ask why, but it somehow helps to watch Olivia kick ass & cuff jerks.
Coloring
Drawing
Netflix
Disney anything
Barnes & Noble
Note: This main post is simply a list of hands PTSD tools & distraction tools that have helped ME. Please feel free to add your own and read through this list regularly, as I'm sure others will add to it soon.
The PTSD Workbook
http://www.amazon.com/The-PTSD-Workbook-Techniques-Overcoming/dp/1608827038/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y
The Courage to Heal Workbook
http://www.amazon.com/The-Courage-Heal-Workbook-Survivors/dp/0060964375/ref=pd_cp_b_3
Overcoming Trauma The PTSD Workbook
http://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Trauma-PTSD-Workbook-Integrating/dp/1608822869/ref=pd_sim_b_1#reader_1608822869
Speak-Laurie Halse Anderson The main character in this book is raped. Although the book never expressly says it, she exhibits symptoms of PTSD. It made me feel like someone was listening. Laurie Halse Anderson is famous for her ability to handle tough issues with grace & dignity. She's my favorite author.
www.katimorton.com Kati Morton is a therapist who vlogs about mental health. She has some EXCELLENT videos on trauma/PTSD. Her website is a WONDERFUL place to get extra help. She has an online community who are all in recovery from various mental illnesses. You can post blogs, watch her videos, etc for free on her site. You can also talk to Kati via her various social media accounts. She answers questions and does daily videos.
The DBT Workbook
http://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Skills-Workbook/dp/1572245131/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1382532307&sr=1-1&keywords=dbt
I LOVE THIS BOOK! It helps me with so much!
DailyStrength
Talking
Distractions
Melody-My teddy bear. She's a Disney Princess Build-a-Bear. I collect Disney. She's a collector's item, but I sleep with her. She's also a great pain distraction.
Music
Writing
Law & Order SVU Don't ask why, but it somehow helps to watch Olivia kick ass & cuff jerks.
Coloring
Drawing
Netflix
Disney anything
Barnes & Noble
Playing Piano
Pete Walker, about whom I learned here.
Meditation, assisted by books by Jack Kornfield and Thich Nhat Hanh.
Melatonin to sleep, about which I learned here.
Playing music.
Feeling productive at work despite daily PTSD symptoms.