What are the practical tools and techniques people use to manage the symptoms of PTSD day-to-day?

Question

Are there specific apps, exercises, routines, or ways of thinking that help people feel better and stay functional despite the trauma? 
I don't need personal stories, just looking for practical implementation ideas. . 
 Thanks

S𖹭úLFrïénD · Accepted Answer

We are all Manifestations (extensions) of the Universal Consciousness (God), our abilities extend beyond this body, like the universe. Just like an electron, proton or neutron. Thoughts, situations, conditions, emotions, expressions, ups and downs, etc. It's all like a cosmic way, arising from something but to operate and destroy depends on the person who is dealing with it.in other words Be Conscious with awaken awareness.🧘‍♀️♾️

For that Start Yoga  🧘‍♀️Routine.Have Vegan 🥦🥕🌽 diet 🥦🍎🥗🍌. As  know health is our Wealth.And Accept the truth that whatever happened and happening is just a Seen of a Movie and You are director of it And Actor also so then u have full authority which seen u want to delete. Well Actually I don't know Exactly what is happening with U or What kind of things You r facing.🤔
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Jen · Answer

Try dialectical behavioral therapy. You can Google for free resources that you can download and videos you can watch that will lead you through the space for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal relationships. 
Take care ❤️

Flo · Answer

Cannabis seems helpful in managing the symptoms, but it won't replace therapy-work.
And MDMA/Ectasy is currently being under research in many places, with promising results, from what I heard (years ago).
But research is shamefully slow, exclusive, and not nearly widespread enough...
Oh and the mdma is in low doseage in order to support the therapy sessions...

But I honestly don't really have a clue.🤷‍♂️

laila♡ · Answer

Deep breathing (any kind)  to help calm anxiety. 
Yin yoga to release emotions stuck deep in the body. 
Avoiding added sugar and caffiene. 
A therapist for when in crisis mode.
Rewiring negative thought patterns with positive affirmations (i am highly capavle. I am deserving of softness) the opposite of what the negative inner talk says. 
Creative outlets (singing,  drawing,  painting,  dancing etc)
Pilates, running, swimming,  anything that can transmute the trauma pain in to physical exertion.

CBD, chamomile, lavender teas to soothe and calm.

Dustin · Answer

Meditation.
Not the pop culture kind, the real thing.
Sit however you’re most comfortable. Music is fine as long as it doesn’t pull your focus. Start by reflecting on your trauma and what about it feels heavy or painful. Once it’s clear in your mind, take a slow breath in, hold, and exhale fully. Repeat until your thoughts begin to quiet.

Then take another deep breath and tell yourself it’s okay. From there, focus only on your breathing. If your mind wanders, let it. Feel it, acknowledge it, and release it on the exhale before returning to the next breath.

Stay as long as you need, whether five minutes or an hour, until you feel lighter. When you finish, look in the mirror, smile, and remind yourself that this doesn’t define you. You deserve to feel good. Loving yourself isn’t arrogance; it’s what allows you to love others and let them love you.

Trevor · Answer

A few years ago, i had a bad work accident and have struggled with pain and anxiety ever since. A technique my therapist showed me was a simple deep breathing exercise. By breathing in, holding it for a few seconds, and exhaling, i was able to lower my heart rate and blood pressure, and it helped reduce my stress and physical pain for a moment. It’s not much, but deep breathing helps me a lot.

Emily · Answer

I second DBT or even EMDR but only w a licensed professional ☺️

What are the practical tools and techniques people use to manage the symptoms of PTSD day-to-day?

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Try dialectical behavioral therapy. You can Google for free resources that you can download and videos you can watch that will lead you through the space for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal relationships. Take care ❤️

I second DBT or even EMDR but only w a licensed professional ☺️

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