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004.1 | DO’s if you want to help loved ones with PTSD

1. Educate Yourself About PTSDLearn about PTSD symptoms, triggers, and treatment options to better understand what your loved one is going through. 2. Be Patient and UnderstandingRecovery from PTSD takes time, and your loved one may experience setbacks. Offer consistent support without pressuring them to “get better” quickly. • Talk to them about symptoms you...

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004.2 | DON’Ts if you want to help loved ones with PTSD

1. Never Force Them to Talk About the TraumaPressuring your loved one to share details of their trauma before they are ready can lead to distress and worsen symptoms. Let them open up in their own time. 2. Avoid Minimizing Their ExperienceSaying things like “It’s not a big deal” or “Just move on” invalidates their...