Post-traumatic stress disorder is not easy to deal with, but if your friends or family are dealing with it, here is what you can do to support them.
BE SUPPORTIVE
All they need is support; provide it to them at their pace and do not push them to act normal. Let them take the lead; do not tell them what to do.
LISTEN
Someone suffering from PTSD might talk about it again and again; just listen to them each time. Traumas are never pleasant but respect their emotions.
HELP THEM TRUST
Try to reduce the stressful situations around them. Show your commitment to them, keep your word, and look for ways to make them feel empowered.
TRIGGERS
Learn about their triggers. It could be a sound, vision, smell, location, date, or even a person that triggers their traumatic stress.
PREPARE FOR EXTREME
PTSD makes a person suffer from a lot of emotions at once, which may lead to irritability, trouble sleeping, mood swings, or even anger episodes.
BUILD THEIR FAITH ON TREATMENT
With your love, they also need professional treatment. Make them trust the therapy too.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
In order to help them out, don't let their trauma become your trauma too. Take some time for yourself to prevent burnout.
CONCLUSION
If you know someone who is dealing with PTSD, it is important for them to seek professional help from a psychiatrist.