Alternative Treatments for PTSD and Healing from Domestic Violence and Sexual Assaults

1.) group therapy works **wonders**. 2.) make sure you’re as on top of your physical needs as you can manage- it’s so much easier to cope when you‘ve eaten, drank, slept, or even just had a little bit of fresh air. It’s really hard to get on top of all at once, though- start with mastering one before you move to the next! 3.) Vent. As honestly as you possibly can. Part of my recovery was learning how to stop censoring myself. Try a diary entry, song, painting or other outlet, but try to air out the worst or most intense feelings. For me, that was a LOT of really violent anger- I started by writing a letter in which I aired all my grievances exactly as I felt them, without any softening. I burnt the letter after and felt physically lighter. This one is an inexpensive and intense way to manage persistent emotions. 10/10 do recommend Other than those, I don’t know much else. These were the big three that got me through the toughest part. I hope this helps a little!

I honestly didn't come clean with it for a while because i was scared. It was my little secret so to overcome that fear of guys after that happened I hung around my friend that lived across the street. Me and him were close close and he helped me get over it. Surround yourself with people who have been through it and fill your life with healthy people.