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"While nothing can completely erase the impact of a traumatic event, try the following 10 tips to manage your stress levels during this difficult time.1. Take care of your body. Make sure you eat well, exercise and get enough sleep. Also avoid stimulants like caffeine, chocolate, nicotine and alcohol.2. Spend time in comfortable places with other people. Seek out familiar surroundings and avoid spending too much time alone.3. Share your thoughts and feelings with supportive and helpful people. Don't try to block around recollections. It helps to talk about traumatic events.4. Give yourself time to recover. Don't be worried if you're not focused in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy. Instead give yourself easy, attainable goals.5. Remember that nightmares, flashbacks and trouble sleeping are normal symptoms of trauma and will diminish in time.6. Avoid personalizing or taking responsibilities for the actions of others. Worry about yourself, not the reactions of others.7. Communicate your feelings clearly. Others may not know how to respond to you. Let them know what reactions are helpful and hurtful.8. Seek help from a professional counselor.9. Don't be anxious if reactions from past events re-emerge, even if you've felt you're are past those traumas.10. Know that anniversary dates can trigger feelings related to the trauma.\u00A0"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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