Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Managing stress is a vital part of total fitness, say experts from the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Real Warriors campaign. A recent article highlighting post-deployment stress reactions, notes that if you have recently come home from a deployment, it can be a shock to the system. While you are happy to reunite with loved ones, the change in atmosphere can be difficult. There are some key steps you can take to help manage and even alleviate your reintegration stress.
- Make a coping plan before attending a big event
- Decide what aspects about your deployment you’re comfortable talking about
- Take a time out and a deep breath to control your emotions
- Start a new exercise routine to reduce tension
- Ask for help
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