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    Post Traumatic De-stress
    Post Traumatic De-stress
    Post Traumatic De-stress
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    Post Traumatic De-stress

    By Patricia Joce

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    About this ebook

    Post Traumatic De-stress is a self-support tool for those impacted from a loss event. The book is written from the perspective of a Loss Survivor and it is not a medical reference. The unique feature of this book is that it is presented as a personal journal of a Loss Survivor and allows for the reader to journalise their own loss journey. The character of the Loss Survivor is fictitious however the journal entries of this character are based on true accounts of loss experience. The content of the book focuses on the particular phases of life after a loss event, which include: • Understanding loss • Knowing and monitoring your loss thoughts and feelings • Using support strategies to manage your loss thoughts and feelings • Communicating your loss story • Managing life after loss • Loss realisation and awareness The book promotes is the critical importance for the Loss Survivor to seek professional medical advice as soon as possible after experiencing a traumatic event.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherReadOnTime BV
    Release dateMay 21, 2015
    ISBN9781742845135
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      Post Traumatic De-stress - Patricia Joce

      About LADRA

      LADRA is a symbol of support for anyone recovering from a loss event. LADRA stands for:

      Loss

      Anger

      Depression

      Realisation

      Awareness

      These words represent the different stages of life after a loss event. The concept of LADRA is about sharing loss survival stories and support tips with other Loss Survivors while they progress along their own loss journey. LADRA does not focus on the details of a loss event; it focuses on the impact that a loss event has on a person.

      The mission of LADRA is that no one needs to walk their loss journey alone. Many have travelled a similar road before and found support in their family, friends and local communities. LADRA recommends anyone confronted with a loss to seek professional medical advice from a local doctor, counsellor or referral to a mental health advisor specialist.

      The products offered by LADRA complement this professional advice and are not medical references. LADRA has a website (www.LADRA.com.au

      ) and a Twitter account (#MyLADRA) which offer similar support contained in this journal.

      About this book

      The unique feature of this book is that a ′Loss Survivor′ shares their lived experience of managing life after a loss with you as you journalise your own loss journey experience.

      The character of the ′Loss Survivor′ in this journal is fictitious however it is based on true personal accounts from people who have experienced and survived a traumatic loss. Their stories are entrusted to LADRA to be shared anonymously.

      This journal is designed to let you, a Loss Survivor, start to unravel all of the loss thoughts and feelings you are burdened with and guides you to put plans in place to heal. Read the shared stories and use the many support services available in your community to help you through this tough time. Always remember that you are not alone.

      The content of this journal is not a medical reference. The support tips provided are based on traditional natural healing techniques of self awareness. No liability will be accepted by LADRA or the author, if through the application of the support tips result in injury. It is always recommended that you seek the professional advice from your medical practitioner for the assessment of your own personal health concerns as a first course of action.

      Keep this journal as a lifelong tool and use it for your current loss and for any future loss. Review your journal entries over time and see how far you have progressed on your loss journey.

      Safety Checklist

      Your safety is your first priority.

      Before you can start rebuilding from a loss event, you must first put yourself in a safe place. Following are some points to help you find your safe place and appropriate support:

      Emergency Services

      in Australia, dial 000

      in Canada and the USA, dial 911

      This call will give you access to Police, Fire or Ambulance. When speaking with the operator, remember to stay calm, speak slowly and clearly, tell them exactly where to go (i.e. give address or location.)

      If you feel a criminal action has been made against you, contact the appropriate authorities and report it.

      If you require emergency medical attention, call an ambulance or go to the hospital. (If you are intending self-harm or harm to others, stop and seek support.)

      Tell a trusted person what has happened and ask for their help, support and ensure their confidence.

      Make an appointment with your local doctor to assess your physical and mental health.

      Seek counselling - suggested services in Australia:

      beyondblue 1300224636 www.beyondblue.org.au

      Lifeline: 24hr crisis and suicide prevention services Call 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au

      (Outside Australia, please refer to your local directory)

      Understanding My Loss

      Journal of a Loss Survivor.....

      Day 10 after the loss event.

      My 1st appointment with my local doctor.

      My doctor told me that the impact of loss happens in the same way no matter what the loss event is.

      It′s a combination of loss feelings in any given order or all at the same time:

      Disbelief (shock) + bargaining (what if & why me?) + blaming others (anger) + blaming myself (depression)

      The thing I was searching for the most was a timeframe for when all of these feelings would go away and I could forget what had happened to me.

      My doctor told me that the loss event has occurred and is now a part of my life; it cannot be erased; it was up to me to accept what happened and manage my current thoughts, feelings and behaviour to correctly heal and move forward.

      As a starting point to my healing process, my doctor asked me to practice some meditation techniques and to focus on what I was thinking. This was much more difficult than I had expected.

      I could not isolate one thought from another as there were too many thoughts of the loss event racing in my mind. It was impossible for me to think about anything else even when I tried and I was utterly exhausted from trying. I also told my doctor of the vivid images that constantly replay in my mind, mostly when I lay down to go to sleep. I told him that these images were so real that I felt I was reliving the loss event all over again.

      He advised that it will take some time for my mind to process the images from the loss event but I needed to reassure myself whenever I replay these images, that I am in a safe place now and that my mind is just processing the loss event. He suggested that if the images were too bad, I could get out of bed for about 10 minutes and adjust my mind by playing a visual game, like Tetris™ or a card matching game. This would allow my mind to ′see′ different images that have nothing to do with the loss event and once I feel settled, I return to my bed. [1].

      My doctor then asked me how I felt and I could not describe this to him. The reason for this is because I was overwhelmed with all of the unfamiliar feelings of loss. I constantly felt nauseous and had a pounding headache; I felt anxious and teary; I felt confused and insecure; I felt angry; I felt violated; I felt ashamed; I felt stupid; I felt lonely and depressed. I wanted the old me back again but I didn′t know how to find that person.

      My doctor showed me some breathing techniques to settle my anxious feelings and he asked me to listen to my breathing. As I did this, I felt the intense pulse in my temple ease. It sounds all very simple an exercise and I am aware of meditation and controlled breathing but I had not put these into practice when I needed to. He said that this was normal because my mind was racing with many unfamiliar feelings and I just needed to be kind to myself now, relax and take one step at a time

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