Living with depression and PTSD can make a person feel trapped with difficult feelings they can’t escape. Daily tasks like getting out of bed, preparing meals, going to work and sleeping can feel next to impossible. I’m glad that you’re watching this video because it means you have the desire to cope with depression and PTSD and find healing. I'm here to share actionable tools to manage depressive and trauma related symptoms and improve your well-being.

The first tool I want to talk about is grounding. This is a process where you anchor yourself with the present moment and become aware of your five senses: hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting and touching.

The second tool is called containment. Throughout your healing process, overwhelming emotions may grab your attention when you’re least expecting it. This is a normal part of processing trauma, but it can feel scary. To help cope when this happens, imagine placing these distressing emotions inside a safe container.

When you struggle with self-acceptance, it’s helpful to find a healing ally that can provide nurturing, protection and wisdom. Healing allies are people or beings, real or fictional, that provide comfort and stability.
With self-compassion, positive thinking and the tools we discussed today, it’s possible to experience life with or without depression. You are not defined by depression. You are not your feelings. Take good care of yourself and do your healing every day.

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