Post Traumatic Stress

Sections within this self help guide

1. Introduction
2. What is a traumatic incident?
3. How are people affected by traumatic incidents?
4. Common symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder
5. Symptom checklist
6. Why do traumatic incidents have such a powerful impact?
7. What can I do to help myself to overcome the effects of trauma?
8. How can we manage flashbacks and time travelling?
9. Managing nightmares
10. Overcoming avoidance
11. Tackling overthinking about trauma: foiling the time thief
12. Bringing yourself back from the past to the present
13. Finding a way to reduce anxiety and tension
14. Three ways of using the breath to calm the body
15. Managing anger: traffic lights and other ideas
16. Help with low mood
17. Further professional help
18. Where can I find further help?
19. Useful organisations and websites
20. Useful books
21. Mindfulness downloads
22. Relaxation downloads
23. References
24. Rate this guide
25. Acknowledgement