I take a very deep dive into my experiences of Hurricane Irma in the British Virgin Islands in 2017, and the aspects of those experiences which caused me to develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD is a condition that some, but not all, people develop after experiencing or witnessing a distressing or life-threatening event or injury. I discuss some of the symptoms that someone with PTSD may experience. I also discuss some of the additional symptoms that I had further to the storm. Finally, I explore some case studies of others who experienced PTSD, and I talk about some of the ways in which treatment and recovery may be sought. ** Please seek professional help if you are experiencing the symptoms of PTSD, or think that you may be, or if you are experiencing another mental health challenge, or think that you might be ** Topics:00:00:00 Intro00:02:04 ** TRIGGER WARNING **00:02:26 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder      00:03:02 Hurricane Irma00:04:14 Real-life context of a category 5 hurricane00:06:09 How I developed PTSD; Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Keeps The Score00:08:14 PTSD symptoms and PTSD statistics 00:11:53 Other symptoms of PTSD00:18:07 The morning after the day before00:20:24 The following days00:23:43 Evacuation and the airport 00:29:34 Treatment of PTSD and other mental health conditions    00:32:16 Bob Parsons, Founder of GoDaddy.com and PTSD00:34:30 Case study of Terry an earthquake survivor, American Psychological Association 00:39:54 The need to seek professional help and treatment00:40:05 9-step process and plan to managing and recovering mental health00:40:50 Step 1: Have a schedule 00:41:14 The importance of making your bed 00:42:24 Step 2: Prioritizing rest and diet 00:44:07 Step 3: Exercising regularly00:44:42 Step 4: Making social connections 00:45:26 Step 5: Practising perseverance 00:47:43 Step 6: Embracing the power of positivity 00:49:40 Step 7: Carving out downtime 00:51:15 Step 8: Seeking out professional help when experiencing a mental health challenge00:52:05 Step 9: Practising acceptance  00:53:14 Conclusion Online resources:PTSD UK, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder stats and figures: https://www.ptsduk.org/ptsd-stats/Singlecare, PTSD Statistics in 2023: https://www.singlecare.com/blog/news/ptsd-statistics/American Psychological Association, Case Study Example: Terry, a 42-year-old Earthquake Survivor: https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/resources/prolonged-exposure-exampleMegan Moog, New York Presbyterian, Understanding PTSD in Uncertain Times, https://healthmatters.nyp.org/understanding-pandemic-related-ptsd/#:~:text=You%27re%20not%20alone.,According%20to%20DrImed Bouchrika, PhD, Research.com, 35 Scientific Benefits of Gratitude: Mental Health Research Findings: https://research.com/education/scientific-benefits-of-gratitudeThe Week, Extreme weather events of 2023: https://theweek.com/in-depth/1021278/2023-extreme-weatherBook:Admiral William H. McRaven, Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life… And Maybe The World Note:Whilst this show is about raising mental health awareness, I am not a medical doctor and am not qualified to give mental health advice. If you are experiencing any mental health issues, please consult a qualified professional. The “Shuvra Deb: With You” Podcast is inspired and brought to you by Shuvra Deb. Copyright Shuvra Deb © Contact: Reach out to me with your comments on my show here: [email protected]

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