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According to Trideep Choudhury, Consultant psychiatrist, Department of behavioural sciences and mental health, Fortis, it can take a few days, weeks or even months to recover from a traumatic event. If these feelings are improving slowly, they will probably get better and not need treatment.
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However, if they are experiencing significant distress that is not improving at all after a month, or is still present after more than three months, this might be a sign that they have developed PTSD.
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Some things which we should try and do after experiencing a traumatic event are giving oneself time to recover from a traumatic event.
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It might take a while for oneself to accept what has happened or to learn to live with it. If there is loss of someone important it is healthy to grieve.
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Research has also shown that talking about the event and one’s feelings can help one to be more resilient. Avoiding memories and feelings has been shown to make people feel worse.
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It might help one to speak to other people who experienced the same traumatic event, or who have had similar experiences.
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It is also important to notice how one feels. Seeking support from friends, family or other people that one trust can help one to cope better after a traumatic event.