PTSD Healing Thought of the Week: Take a Trip

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After a while, your environment can become so familiar it reflects your state of mind. Sometimes, you just need to get out of Dodge.

Tip #9: Take a trip

When just looking out your window or moving through your home reminds you of how PTSD makes you feel, that’s a clue it’s time to see something different. An especially stressful date or time of year is the perfect excuse to take yourself someplace new.

Whether it’s for a day, a week, a month (or the rest of your life!) using a particular date for inspiration to take action is a great way to self-empower recovery. A few ideas:

1 – drive an hour or two from home to a place you’ve never been before

2 – hop on the train for a ride hands-free excursion

3 – ride the bus to a place you’ve always wanted to go but haven’t

4 – jet off to a fantasy relaxation destination

Whatever your budget there’s a way for you to take yourself away and out of the PTSD moment. Adventure is a great distraction. Seeing something new can give you an entirely fresh perspective on your whole life.

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Tags: ptsd, recovery, Self-Empower, stress