boogericky

I'm truly sorry to hear that. Would you consider therapy for PTSD?

I'm very glad to hear that. This is largely anecdotal for now but there's some scientific literature that suggests playing Tetris could potentially help provide some sort of relief for PTSD symptoms and the buildup of traumatic memories due to the eye movements involved when playing - this activates a part of the brain involved in the compartmentalization of memory, and mimics the treatment referred to as 'EMDR' that's often used in therapy to treat PTSD.

While not yet fully proven, I've found that in some way it does help me soothe myself when the anxiety and memories strike, whether due to placebo or the actual mechanism mentioned above. It's something small, but you could download the app or play it online to maybe provide you with some small, immediate comfort and an alternative preoccuptation during those difficult times.

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