Helen and I discuss Trauma, how it manifests itself, how it affects us physically and psychologically and what we can do to help overcome traumatic experiences.
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.
Your GP can help you:
Ring the surgery for an out of hours telephone number
Text SHOUT to 85258
https://giveusashout.org/about-us/about-shout/
Samaritans: 0845 7909090
24 hour helpline support for those experiencing distress, despair and/or suicidal feelings
LGBT Foundation: – 0845 3 30 30 30 or 0161 235 8035 (10am-10pm, daily)
Helpline run by Lesbian and gay health charity. Email: info@lgbt.foundation
If U Care Share Foundation
We know that life can be tough sometimes and we may face difficult times, if you have been bereaved, affected or are thinking of suicide yourself then please do reach out for help and support.
Talk to us...
https://www.ifucareshare.co.uk/
Tel: 0191 387 5661
Gives information about mental health support for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer or questioning (LGBTIQ+).
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/lgbtiqplus-mental-health/about-lgbtiqplus-mental-health/
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/October-2020/7-Tools-for-Managing-Traumatic-Stress
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/coping-after-a-traumatic-event
https://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/news/the-national-trauma-training-programme-nttp/
https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.com/the-dream-completion-technique/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/night-terrors/
https://www.psychologytools.com/professional/mechanisms/avoidance/
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-reduce-your-panic-related-avoidance-behaviors-2584148
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Here is my itinerary.
Thu. 9 Sep:
Wallsend to Heddon-on-the-Wall
Fri. 10 Sep:
Heddon-on-the-Wall to Chollerford
Sat. 11 Sep:
Chollerford to Gilsland
Sun. 12 Sep:
Gilsland to Carlisle
Mon. 13 Sep:
Carlisle to Bowness-on-Solway