614 Self-compassion & PTSD

November 10, 2024 00:01:13
614 Self-compassion & PTSD
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614 Self-compassion & PTSD

Nov 10 2024 | 00:01:13

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[00:00:00] If you have Post Traumatic stress Disorder or ptsd, does how you treat yourself impact your symptoms of disturbing thoughts, feelings, or dreams related to the traumatic event? Psychologists study the interaction between ptsd, self compassion, and rumination, repeatedly focusing on negative feelings of distress. Participants included 52 US military veterans, 72% male, who completed questionnaires at a PTSD support program. Results Ruminating on negative feelings like regrets and anger at oneself is associated with higher PTSD scores, but those accepting themselves and having self compassion for their mistakes have lower PTSD scores. Thus, to reduce PTSD symptoms of ruminating or dwelling on negative thinking, practice self compassion such as let me focus on my strengths, my kind acts, successes, how I am helpful to others as well as myself and realize everyone makes mistakes. I did what I thought to do at that time. I can learn from mistakes, even find humor in them. Intervention studies show that self compassion training holds promise in reducing PTSD symptoms. Bringing happiness Everyone let's offer compassion to our veterans by being mindful of what their human experiences may have been and show them acts of kindness helping reduce their stress. Thus, teaching compassion.

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