06 Nov Coping with Trauma in a Mental Health Facility
Coping with trauma isn’t easy, and unfortunately, people sometimes have to deal with trauma at the hands of someone else, especially in mental health facilities. Here are some ways of coping with trauma in a mental health facility and begin moving forward once again.
When you’re dealing with something difficult or painful and living in a mental health facility at the same time, it can be easy to resort to behaviours that might not be healthy for you in the long run.
For example, some people find that they want to isolate themselves from their friends or family when they’re feeling overwhelmed.
This might seem like a good idea at the moment because it gives you some space and time to process what’s happening, but over time it will make you feel lonely and isolated, which isn’t great for anyone!
Coping with Trauma in a Mental Health Facility
What we need are strategies that will help us through these tough times without hurting ourselves or others around us. Here are some ideas that have worked well for other patients:
Talking about your feelings is always a good place to start – whether it’s with another patient here or someone outside of the facility (like a family member or friend).
Having an outlet where you can share how you’re feeling without being judged is essential because it helps reduce any pressure or anxiety you might have around talking about these things.
Making sure you get enough sleep each night is also really important; it helps keep your mind clear so that you can think more clearly about what’s going on instead of being fuzzy and unclear.
And don’t forget about those nap times during the day too! They’re great for giving your mind and body a little rest before getting back into whatever activity or therapy we’ve got planned for today.
Finally, making sure that you stay hydrated throughout the day is really helpful as well – having enough water in your system means that your brain works better than if you were dehydrated! So remember: drink water! It’s easy, cheap, and will keep your mind sharp so that we can work through any issues together.
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Understand your Triggers
We all have days when we feel like our emotions are getting the best of us; that’s normal! But if these feelings start interfering with your daily activities or causing you significant distress or anxiety, then it’s time to seek professional help.
Your doctor can help determine which treatments would be most effective for your unique needs—and don’t forget that there are many different approaches out there (medication, talk therapy, mindfulness techniques, etc.).
So don’t assume that one approach will work for you; try a few different ones and see what feels right for you!
Have a Support System
If you have experienced trauma in your life, you know how difficult it can be to deal with.
Support systems can help us cope with trauma by providing a place where we can talk about our experiences without fear of judgment or recrimination.
It’s important to have an outlet where we feel safe talking about what happened so that we don’t bottle it up inside and end up hurting ourselves or others around us.
A lot of times when people experience trauma they feel like there’s something wrong with them because they couldn’t stop it from happening.
Having a space where people understand what you’ve been through and know that it wasn’t your fault would be incredibly healing and helpful in getting through those dark times when all you want to do is hide under the covers and never come out again!
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Create a Safety Plan
When these symptoms occur, it can be difficult to maintain your safety or the safety of others around you.
To help with this problem, create a safety plan that lists what behaviours are acceptable and what behaviours are not acceptable when you are experiencing one of your episodes.
For example, if you are yelling at someone or becoming violent then that would be considered unacceptable behaviour because it could put you or others in danger.
But if you are just having a normal conversation then that would be considered acceptable behaviour because it doesn’t pose any threat to you or others around you.
The goal here is to make sure that everyone involved knows what they can do (and what they can’t do) in order to keep themselves safe during an episode so no one gets hurt by your actions—including yourself!
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