How do you talk to someone with PTSD?

When talking to your loved one about PTSD, be clear and to the point. Stay positive, and don’t forget to be a good listener. When your loved one speaks, repeat what you understand and ask questions when you need more information. Don’t interrupt or argue, but instead voice your feelings clearly.

How does a person with PTSD behave?

People with PTSD have intense, disturbing thoughts and feelings related to their experience that last long after the traumatic event has ended. They may relive the event through flashbacks or nightmares; they may feel sadness, fear or anger; and they may feel detached or estranged from other people.

What is an effective tool for dealing with PTSD?

Mindfulness. Mindfulness is a practice of retraining your mind,which is scientifically proven to help with anxiety and depression.

How do you deal with someone who has PTSD?

The main treatments for people with PTSD are medications, psychotherapy (“talk” therapy), or both. Everyone is different, and PTSD affects people differently, so a treatment that works for one person may not work for another. It is important for anyone with PTSD to be treated by a mental health provider who is experienced with PTSD.

How do I talk to someone with PTSD?

Medication can also be helpful for a time in addition to CBT. With appropriate treatment and support, people with PTSD are able to recover and get on with their lives. Antidepressants such as paroxetine, mirtazapine, amitriptyline or phenelzine are sometimes used to treat PTSD in adults.

How to recognize and help someone with PTSD?

Enlist help from people your loved one respects and trusts. The person with PTSD may be more open to counseling if the idea comes from someone else. Suggest the person see a doctor or talk with a particular friend, teacher, coach, or religious leader, for example. Encourage your loved one to join a support group.