CURRENT RECOMMENDATIONS: None - Take the self-assessment.
STRESS
TOPIC: CROWDS
Warriors talk about avoiding crowded places and activities they used to enjoy.
Warriors describe how they overcame their avoidance of strangers and crowds.
TOPIC: LOUD NOISES
Warriors talk about their difficulties with loud noises and voices.
Warriors describe their strategies for handling loud noises.
TOPIC: ENCLOSED SPACES
A warrior talks about how anxious he feels in enclosed spaces.
A warrior describes how he copes with his anxiety in tight spaces.
TOPIC: THE NEWS
Warriors talk about how they avoid news reports and TV broadcasts about Iraq and Afghanistan.
Warriors describe how they cope with post-deployment emotions like anger and sadness.
TOPIC: DIESEL FUEL
Warriors describe their problems with the smell of diesel fuel and gas stations.
A warrior describes what it's like to fill up her tank, and some of the positive strides she's made.
SELF-HELP EXERCISES
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Managing Triggers
Distressing and painful memories of combat and operational experiences don't pop-up out of nowhere but they are triggered by situations or experiences.
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Deep Breathing
An effective way to reduce tension and distress is to practice deep, slow "diaphragmatic" breathing.
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a way to reduce muscle tension. You can use it in a number of different ways.
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Getting Better Sleep
Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a way to reduce muscle tension. You can use it in a number of different ways.
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Coping Strategies: Why Using Drugs and Alcohol Doesn't Work
Alcohol and drugs may seem to help in the short run but they make things worse in the long run.
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TOPIC: CULTURAL ISSUES
Warriors talk about how they feel when they see Arabs in public.
Warriors describe how they've tried to think differently about Arabs in the United States.
TOPIC: THUNDER OR FIREWORKS
Warriors describe their reactions to loud noises like fireworks and storms.
Warriors describe how they handle loud noises by using relaxation techniques and imagination.
TOPIC: TRASH AND DEBRIS
Warriors describe how they feel when they see trash and debris on the street.
Warriors talk about adapting to everyday things like driving and seeing trash on the side of the road.
