{"id":492,"date":"2025-01-01T22:52:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T21:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aads.patmo.app\/?page_id=492"},"modified":"2025-04-21T11:52:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T09:52:22","slug":"guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/angriff-auf-die-seele.de\/en\/wissen\/ratgeber\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"bde-section-492-100 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-breadcrumbs-492-434 bde-breadcrumbs\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"bde-div-492-101 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-columns-492-102 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-492-103 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-492-104 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"bde-heading-492-105 bde-heading\">\nGuide\n<\/h1><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-106 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Soldiers affected by PTSD or other post-traumatic stress disorders, as well as their families, often find themselves in situations where they do not know how to behave appropriately. With our <strong>Guide<\/strong> we would like to give you some specific suggestions, <strong>how to act appropriately in typical situations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-div-492-319 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-492-322 bde-heading\">\nHow PTSD and other psychological conditions resulting from deployment can be communicated when interacting with other people\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-323 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>It often happens in partnerships or within the family circle that <strong>uncertainties<\/strong>, when it comes to, <strong>how the psychological trauma of a soldier should be communicated in contact with other people<\/strong>. Some people show little interest in the affected person's well-being, others constantly expect detailed information and explanations, and still others are irritated when the affected person exhibits incomprehensible behaviour in their presence.<\/p><p>The following <strong>Three principles make it easier to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder<\/strong>:<\/p><ol><li>Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of.<\/li><li>You are not obliged to provide anyone with personal information about your state of health or that of your partner or relatives if you do not wish to do so or if you feel uncomfortable doing so.<\/li><li>It is very helpful to establish a common approach within a community on how to explain the mental illness of a member of the community and the resulting behaviours to other people.<\/li><\/ol><p>These <strong>possibilities<\/strong> there is, <strong>how mental illness can be communicated to others<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li>The illness and its symptoms are discussed openly with everyone.<\/li><li>Only a few trusted individuals are told openly about the illness and its symptoms; other people are given only vague information.<\/li><li>The illness is kept secret as far as possible.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_7 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The following table shows <strong>some typical situations<\/strong> named, in which there is often a need to explain oneself to other people in everyday life and what reactions are possible.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-492-109 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-table-of-contents-492-110 bde-table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"bde-table-of-contents__wrapper\">\n  <header class=\"bde-table-of-contents__header\">\n        <h4 class=\"bde-table-of-contents__title toc-ignore\">Here you will find:<\/h4>\n           <\/header>\n\n  <div class=\"bde-table-of-contents__list\">\n    <nav id=\"bde-toc\" class=\"toc js-breakdance-toc\" aria-label=\"Here you will find:\">There are no headings in this document.<\/nav>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-492-111 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-492-112 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-columns-492-113 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-492-114 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-492-325 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-492-328 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/angriff-auf-die-seele.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Erklaerungsnot-EN.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angriff-auf-die-seele.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Erklaerungsnot-EN.jpg 1080w, 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-icon-list-492-120 bde-icon-list\">\n<ul>\n  \n              \n    <li>\n              <div class='bde-icon-list__item-wrapper'>\n      \n      <span class='bde-icon-list__icon' aria-hidden='true'>\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" width=\"128px\" height=\"128px\"><path d=\"M 24.921875 3 C 18.581252 3 14.303756 4.9302084 11.599609 8.0019531 C 8.9557509 11.005216 7.8672852 14.978385 7.3984375 19.066406 L 3.3457031 26.050781 A 1.0001 1.0001 0 0 0 3.3359375 26.066406 C 2.646307 27.307427 3.0876317 28.925449 4.3378906 29.621094 A 1.0001 1.0001 0 0 0 4.3769531 29.640625 L 7.4199219 31.162109 L 8.3984375 37.929688 A 1.0001 1.0001 0 0 0 8.4003906 37.943359 C 8.6154808 39.287826 9.3136276 40.53304 10.292969 41.470703 C 11.272309 42.408367 12.573122 43.05731 14.001953 43 L 17 43 L 17 46 L 17 47 L 17.832031 47 A 1.0001 1.0001 0 0 0 18.158203 47 L 19 47 L 19 45 L 19 42 A 1.0001 1.0001 0 0 0 18 41 L 13.962891 41 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C 40.942839 30.935734 42 30.031592 42 28.818359 L 42 26 L 42 25 L 42 22.455078 C 42 21.841495 42.183287 21.460863 42.5625 20.986328 C 42.941713 20.511793 43.538383 20.001847 44.195312 19.367188 C 45.509172 18.097869 47 16.188841 47 12.910156 C 47 7.4424436 42.505835 3 37 3 z M 37 5 C 41.436165 5 45 8.5338698 45 12.910156 C 45 15.633471 43.990828 16.783756 42.804688 17.929688 C 42.211616 18.502652 41.558287 19.03966 41 19.738281 C 40.441713 20.436903 40 21.355161 40 22.455078 L 40 25 L 38 25 L 38 16.414062 L 40.707031 13.707031 A 1.0001 1.0001 0 0 0 39.990234 11.986328 A 1.0001 1.0001 0 0 0 39.292969 12.292969 L 37 14.585938 L 34.707031 12.292969 A 1.0001 1.0001 0 0 0 33.990234 11.990234 A 1.0001 1.0001 0 0 0 33.292969 13.707031 L 36 16.414062 L 36 25 L 34 25 L 34 22.453125 C 34 21.46385 33.521605 20.648655 32.976562 20.015625 C 32.431522 19.382595 31.801195 18.853098 31.214844 18.253906 C 30.042142 17.055522 29 15.701316 29 12.908203 C 29 8.5330273 32.563835 5 37 5 z M 34 27 L 40 27 L 40 28.818359 C 40 28.966931 39.965697 29 39.714844 29 L 34.285156 29 C 34.032659 29 34 28.966931 34 28.818359 L 34 27 z M 36.779297 34.986328 A 1.0001 1.0001 0 0 0 35.818359 35.681641 C 35.295238 37.244625 35 38.894009 35 40.59375 L 35 45 L 35 46 L 35 47 L 35.832031 47 A 1.0001 1.0001 0 0 0 36.158203 47 L 37 47 L 37 46 L 37 45 L 37 40.59375 C 37 39.125491 37.253965 37.695375 37.714844 36.318359 A 1.0001 1.0001 0 0 0 36.779297 34.986328 z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class='bde-icon-list__text' >\n      Many people find it uncomfortable to confide in others and talk about personal problems. However, sharing experiences with other people can be enriching. In the long term, this can also help to build an effective social support network.\n      <\/span>\n              <\/div>\n      \n    <\/li>\n\n  \n              \n    <li>\n              <div class='bde-icon-list__item-wrapper'>\n      \n      <span class='bde-icon-list__icon' aria-hidden='true'>\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" width=\"128px\" height=\"128px\"><path d=\"M 24.84375 3.4375 C 24.539063 3.484375 24.273438 3.667969 24.125 3.9375 L 0.125 45.5 C -0.0546875 45.8125 -0.0546875 46.195313 0.128906 46.503906 C 0.308594 46.8125 0.640625 47.003906 1 47 L 49 47 C 49.359375 47.003906 49.691406 46.8125 49.871094 46.503906 C 50.054688 46.195313 50.054688 45.8125 49.875 45.5 L 25.875 3.9375 C 25.671875 3.570313 25.257813 3.371094 24.84375 3.4375 Z M 25 6.4375 L 47.25 45 L 2.75 45 Z M 23.84375 18.90625 C 23.628906 18.90625 23.5 19.035156 23.5 19.25 L 23.5 33.71875 C 23.5 33.933594 23.628906 34.09375 23.84375 34.09375 L 26.15625 34.09375 C 26.371094 34.09375 26.5 33.933594 26.5 33.71875 L 26.5 19.25 C 26.5 19.035156 26.371094 18.90625 26.15625 18.90625 Z M 23.625 36.96875 C 23.492188 37.019531 23.4375 37.152344 23.4375 37.3125 L 23.4375 39.9375 C 23.4375 40.152344 23.566406 40.28125 23.78125 40.28125 L 26.21875 40.28125 C 26.433594 40.28125 26.5625 40.152344 26.5625 39.9375 L 26.5625 37.3125 C 26.5625 37.097656 26.433594 36.96875 26.21875 36.96875 L 23.78125 36.96875 C 23.726563 36.96875 23.667969 36.953125 23.625 36.96875 Z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class='bde-icon-list__text' >\n      Be grateful to anyone who supports you in your difficult situation. However, do not hesitate to break off contact with people who are more of a burden to you than a source of support.<br><br>This may be the case, for example, if a person\n      <\/span>\n              <\/div>\n      \n    <\/li>\n\n  <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-div-492-253 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-254 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ul><li>does not show any understanding for your situation in the long term,<\/li><li>Abusing your trust, for example by passing on confidential information,<\/li><li>It lets you down several times despite promising support.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-492-201 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-492-202 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-columns-492-203 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-492-204 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-492-205 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-492-206 bde-heading\">\nHow to deal with social withdrawal\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-207 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>The symptoms of PTSD or other psychological disorders resulting from deployment usually include withdrawal from social environments. <strong>Partners and family members<\/strong> <strong>affected female soldiers<\/strong> <strong>and soldiers<\/strong> are then often faced with a dilemma. On the one hand <strong>would like<\/strong> they <strong>continue to do things together with the person who is ill.<\/strong> On the other hand, they fear that the person affected could embarrass them in public by, for example, displaying anxiety, irritability or other behaviour that they find shameful. Out of concern for the person affected, however, they are also reluctant to leave them alone in order to maintain their own social contacts. As a result, relatives often find themselves socially isolated.<\/p><p><strong>These measures can help overcome social withdrawal.<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-grid-492-290 bde-grid\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-291 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Spend as much time as possible with family and friends.<\/strong><\/p><p>This could be a social and enjoyable gathering, such as a meal together, an outing or an afternoon of games. Such gatherings often provide an opportunity for personal conversation. Encourage the person with dementia to take part in such meetings.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-292 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Encourage the sick person to get in touch.<\/strong><\/p><p>For soldiers, it can be a great help to have contact with active and former comrades, because they are the ones who are most likely to understand them.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-293 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Take advantage of opportunities for social interaction.<\/strong><\/p><p>Clubs and other groups offer a great opportunity to regularly meet people who share your interests. These could be sports groups, choirs, religious communities, neighbourhood gatherings or get-togethers with other families at the playground. You can also expand your network by volunteering or getting involved in politics.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-294 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Find support in a self-help group.<\/strong><\/p><p>Self-help groups bring together people who have the same problem and want to do something about it. Such self-help groups also exist for family members of soldiers. Information on relevant services is available from family support contact points, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bundeswehr.de\/de\/betreuung-fuersorge\/der-sozialdienst-der-bundeswehr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><em>Social services of the German Armed Forces<\/em><\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eas-berlin.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><em>Protestant Working Group for Soldier Support.<\/em><\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/kas-soldatenbetreuung.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><em>Catholic Working Group for Soldier Support e. V.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-492-208 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-fancy-divider-492-209 bde-fancy-divider\">\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__separator has-content\">\n  \t    \t    \t          <h4 class=\"bde-fancy-divider__content bde-fancy-divider__content--text\">\n          Further information\n          <\/h4>\n    \t      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-icon-list-492-213 bde-icon-list\">\n<ul>\n  \n              \n    <li>\n              <div class='bde-icon-list__item-wrapper'>\n      \n      <span class='bde-icon-list__icon' aria-hidden='true'>\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" width=\"128px\" height=\"128px\"><path d=\"M 24.84375 3.4375 C 24.539063 3.484375 24.273438 3.667969 24.125 3.9375 L 0.125 45.5 C -0.0546875 45.8125 -0.0546875 46.195313 0.128906 46.503906 C 0.308594 46.8125 0.640625 47.003906 1 47 L 49 47 C 49.359375 47.003906 49.691406 46.8125 49.871094 46.503906 C 50.054688 46.195313 50.054688 45.8125 49.875 45.5 L 25.875 3.9375 C 25.671875 3.570313 25.257813 3.371094 24.84375 3.4375 Z M 25 6.4375 L 47.25 45 L 2.75 45 Z M 23.84375 18.90625 C 23.628906 18.90625 23.5 19.035156 23.5 19.25 L 23.5 33.71875 C 23.5 33.933594 23.628906 34.09375 23.84375 34.09375 L 26.15625 34.09375 C 26.371094 34.09375 26.5 33.933594 26.5 33.71875 L 26.5 19.25 C 26.5 19.035156 26.371094 18.90625 26.15625 18.90625 Z M 23.625 36.96875 C 23.492188 37.019531 23.4375 37.152344 23.4375 37.3125 L 23.4375 39.9375 C 23.4375 40.152344 23.566406 40.28125 23.78125 40.28125 L 26.21875 40.28125 C 26.433594 40.28125 26.5625 40.152344 26.5625 39.9375 L 26.5625 37.3125 C 26.5625 37.097656 26.433594 36.96875 26.21875 36.96875 L 23.78125 36.96875 C 23.726563 36.96875 23.667969 36.953125 23.625 36.96875 Z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class='bde-icon-list__text' >\n      It is important and perfectly acceptable for relatives of people with mental illness to maintain social relationships. This includes going out on your own and having fun. Do so without feeling guilty \u2013 even if your relative stays at home, provided that is what they want.\n      <\/span>\n              <\/div>\n      \n    <\/li>\n\n  <\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-492-329 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-492-330 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-columns-492-331 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-492-332 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-492-333 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-492-334 bde-heading\">\nHow to deal with sleep problems\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-335 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>PTSD and other psychological disorders resulting from deployment often lead to sleep disorders. <strong>Those affected have nightmares, make loud noises in their sleep or sleep very little at night.<\/strong> In such an environment, it is also difficult for relatives to sleep well.<\/p><p>If you feel disturbed by your partner while sleeping, it is best to try the following measures:<\/p><ul><li><strong>If you are annoyed:<\/strong> Always remember that your relative has sleep problems due to a traumatic experience. They are not behaving this way to annoy or disturb you.<\/li><li><strong>For frequent sleep disturbances:<\/strong> Sleep in separate rooms from time to time. However, you should then ensure that you find other times and ways to be physically and emotionally close.<\/li><li><strong>Does your partner frequently startle awake during the night?<\/strong> Help him relax by speaking gently to him and explaining that he is safe at home.<\/li><li><strong>If your measures do not help: <\/strong>Ask your partner how you can help them sleep better.<\/li><li><strong>Do you suffer greatly from sleep disorders?<\/strong> Talk to a doctor or psychotherapist about this.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Sometimes relatives sleep poorly or not at all because they are worried about their loved one. <\/strong><\/p><p>Then this will help:<\/p><ul><li>Try to discuss your concerns with your partner.<\/li><li>Write down your worries and leave them alone until the next morning. In most cases, you will then find a solution yourself, or you will be able to deal with the problem thoroughly and then find a solution.<\/li><\/ul><p>In general, everyone can do something to ensure a good night's sleep. <strong>The most important measures for healthy sleep<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-grid-492-336 bde-grid\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-337 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Switch off<\/strong><\/p><p>Before going to bed, you should consciously create a calm period of relaxation that facilitates the transition from daytime activity to night-time rest. Possible rituals include drinking a cup of tea, reading or listening to relaxing music. It is important to shake off the excitement and tension of the day so that sleep can develop naturally.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-338 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Alcohol<\/strong><\/p><p>Alcoholic beverages can have a relaxing effect and cause people to feel drowsy and sleepy. However, when the alcohol is broken down during the night, the opposite effect occurs and sleep becomes restless and disturbed. It is better for healthy sleep to avoid alcohol in the evening.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-339 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Food<\/strong><\/p><p>When you fall asleep, your digestive system slows down. Eating heavy meals close to bedtime can cause stomach upset and heartburn during the night. You should not eat anything four hours before going to bed. If you are hungry, a light snack is recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-340 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Excitement<\/strong><\/p><p>Before going to bed, any kind of excitement should be avoided, such as arguments or watching horror films.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-348 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Caffeine<\/strong><\/p><p>Caffeinated drinks such as coffee, cola, black tea or energy drinks can remain effective for four to five hours after consumption. They should therefore not be drunk shortly before going to bed.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-347 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Nap<\/strong><\/p><p>Sleeping during the day disrupts your natural sleep pattern. You may then not be tired enough at bedtime in the evening.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-346 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Nicotine<\/strong><\/p><p>Nicotine leaves the body about two hours after it is inhaled. To prevent nicotine cravings in the middle of the night, it is best to stop smoking at least two hours before bedtime. It is even better to quit smoking altogether.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-345 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>sleeping pills<\/strong><\/p><p>Sleeping pills should only be taken in consultation with a doctor. Sleeping pills can be addictive if taken over a long period of time. Some medications can cause sleep disorders when taken long-term.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-344 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Sleeping environment<\/strong><\/p><p>A sleep-promoting sleeping environment should be quiet, dark, comfortably temperate (14\u00b0 to 18\u00b0 Celsius) and safe. Noise and light \u2013 even dimmed light \u2013 can disturb or shorten sleep.<\/p><p>You should not engage in activities in bed that you would normally do while awake. These include reading, watching television, eating, studying, talking on the phone or using your laptop. Otherwise, your brain could become trained to stay awake in bed.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-351 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Sleeping time<\/strong><\/p><p>Only go to bed when you feel tired in the evening, and get up at the same time every morning.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-350 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Sport<\/strong><\/p><p>Sport can both promote and disrupt sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-349 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Keeping an eye on time<\/strong><\/p><p>Keeping an eye on the time when you want to fall asleep or wake up at night creates pressure. Alarm clocks and other clocks should be removed from view during the night.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-492-341 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-fancy-divider-492-342 bde-fancy-divider\">\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__separator has-content\">\n  \t    \t    \t          <h4 class=\"bde-fancy-divider__content bde-fancy-divider__content--text\">\n          Further information\n          <\/h4>\n    \t      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-icon-list-492-343 bde-icon-list\">\n<ul>\n  \n              \n    <li>\n              <div class='bde-icon-list__item-wrapper'>\n      \n      <span class='bde-icon-list__icon' aria-hidden='true'>\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--! 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Devices for this purpose are available from specialist retailers.\n      <\/span>\n              <\/div>\n      \n    <\/li>\n\n  <\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-492-352 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-492-353 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-columns-492-354 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-492-355 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-492-356 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-492-357 bde-heading\">\nHow to deal with anger and annoyance\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-358 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Anger and irritation are feelings that people affected by post-traumatic stress disorder often struggle with. This can also put strain on family members and cause them to become angry themselves.<\/p><p><strong>Family members may feel anger<\/strong>, because<\/p><ul><li>the traumatic experience ever happened;<\/li><li>the trauma also affects their lives;<\/li><li>your relative has had to give up their job and\/or there has been a loss of income;<\/li><li>your relative drinks too much, spends too little time with you, or is angry and easily irritated most of the time due to their mental illness;<\/li><li>your relative is constantly preoccupied with the trauma;<\/li><li>they bear additional responsibility due to the mental illness of their relative.<\/li><\/ul><p>When you are angry, you cannot think clearly. <strong>It is difficult to have a conversation and feel understood when you are upset.<\/strong> You and your loved one can put the anger behind you when you understand that no one is to blame for these feelings.<\/p><p>The following measures help to defuse situations in which anger and annoyance make it difficult to interact with one another.<\/p><ul><li>Do not take moody and difficult behaviour personally.<\/li><li>Do not blame yourself for someone else's anger. Always remember that you are not the cause of your loved one's anger.<\/li><li>If you notice that you are becoming increasingly angry during a conversation with the other person, take a break and leave the room for a while. This can help both of you to calm down. Afterwards, it is usually possible to resume a constructive conversation about the difficulties you are experiencing with each other.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-492-372 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-492-375 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-492-376 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-columns-492-377 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-492-378 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-492-379 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-492-380 bde-heading\">\nHow to deal with drugs and alcohol\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-381 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Some people try to numb their problems with alcohol or drugs after experiencing trauma.<\/strong>. This puts them at risk of becoming dependent on the substance in question. This often leads to additional problems in everyday life and in their interactions with others.<\/p><p><strong>It is not uncommon for relatives to resort to alcohol and drugs as well.<\/strong>, to escape the difficulties they have with the person affected. Or they want to keep the relative company and be close to them when they use their addiction to escape their trauma-related memories and feelings.<\/p><p>Anyone who realises that they are caught in a vicious circle of <a href=\"\/en\/knowledge\/mental-illnesses\/#Abh\u00e4ngigkeitserkrankungen\">addiction<\/a> device should act promptly and take countermeasures.<\/p><p>If you are concerned that you are losing control over your responsible use of alcohol and drugs, you should do the following:<\/p><ul><li>Be aware that alcohol and drugs will not solve your problems.<\/li><li>Refrain completely from consuming alcohol and drugs, or drastically reduce your consumption.<\/li><li>If you are unable to limit your consumption of addictive substances on your own, seek help from relatives, friends, a self-help group, a professional counsellor or a doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-492-382 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-fancy-divider-492-383 bde-fancy-divider\">\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__separator has-content\">\n  \t    \t    \t          <h4 class=\"bde-fancy-divider__content bde-fancy-divider__content--text\">\n          Further information\n          <\/h4>\n    \t      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-icon-list-492-384 bde-icon-list\">\n<ul>\n  \n              \n    <li>\n              <div class='bde-icon-list__item-wrapper'>\n      \n      <span class='bde-icon-list__icon' aria-hidden='true'>\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" width=\"128px\" height=\"128px\"><path d=\"M 24.84375 3.4375 C 24.539063 3.484375 24.273438 3.667969 24.125 3.9375 L 0.125 45.5 C -0.0546875 45.8125 -0.0546875 46.195313 0.128906 46.503906 C 0.308594 46.8125 0.640625 47.003906 1 47 L 49 47 C 49.359375 47.003906 49.691406 46.8125 49.871094 46.503906 C 50.054688 46.195313 50.054688 45.8125 49.875 45.5 L 25.875 3.9375 C 25.671875 3.570313 25.257813 3.371094 24.84375 3.4375 Z M 25 6.4375 L 47.25 45 L 2.75 45 Z M 23.84375 18.90625 C 23.628906 18.90625 23.5 19.035156 23.5 19.25 L 23.5 33.71875 C 23.5 33.933594 23.628906 34.09375 23.84375 34.09375 L 26.15625 34.09375 C 26.371094 34.09375 26.5 33.933594 26.5 33.71875 L 26.5 19.25 C 26.5 19.035156 26.371094 18.90625 26.15625 18.90625 Z M 23.625 36.96875 C 23.492188 37.019531 23.4375 37.152344 23.4375 37.3125 L 23.4375 39.9375 C 23.4375 40.152344 23.566406 40.28125 23.78125 40.28125 L 26.21875 40.28125 C 26.433594 40.28125 26.5625 40.152344 26.5625 39.9375 L 26.5625 37.3125 C 26.5625 37.097656 26.433594 36.96875 26.21875 36.96875 L 23.78125 36.96875 C 23.726563 36.96875 23.667969 36.953125 23.625 36.96875 Z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class='bde-icon-list__text' >\n      Drugs and alcohol are not substances that make problems disappear. On the contrary, consuming such substances is harmful to health, can lead to addiction and usually causes further problems in everyday life.\n      <\/span>\n              <\/div>\n      \n    <\/li>\n\n  \n              \n    <li>\n              <div class='bde-icon-list__item-wrapper'>\n      \n      <span class='bde-icon-list__icon' aria-hidden='true'>\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--! 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They <strong>are always on guard<\/strong> and are primarily concerned with making their living environment a safe zone. If a person is overly preoccupied with potential dangers, this can rub off on the people around them. Then they too can become permanently insecure.<\/p><p><strong>Some typical fears experienced by relatives of soldiers with a deployment-related mental illness<\/strong>, are listed below:<\/p><ul><li>They are afraid when the traumatised person becomes angry or aggressive, especially if they fear becoming the target.<\/li><li>They fear that there will be restrictions in terms of time spent together, closeness and intimacy.<\/li><li>You lose hope that your family will ever return to normal if the illness persists for a long period of time. This can lead to despondency, depression and feelings of grief and loss.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>The following measures may help<\/strong>, such <strong>Counteracting fears<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li>Encourage the relative to seek professional help for the treatment of their psychological post-traumatic stress disorder.<\/li><li>Consider couples or family therapy if difficulties arise within the family environment.<\/li><li>Learn relaxation techniques to help you face anxiety-provoking situations with greater composure.<\/li><li>Maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular physical activity and a balanced diet. This fundamentally strengthens your physical and mental resilience.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-492-392 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-492-395 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-492-396 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-columns-492-397 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-492-398 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-492-399 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-492-400 bde-heading\">\nHow to deal with embarrassment and shame\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-401 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>As a result of a psychological post-traumatic stress disorder, the affected person may behave in a way that causes embarrassment to their relatives when meeting with family or friends or in public. <strong>If it happens<\/strong> for example, in the context of PTSD <strong>Outbursts of anger, flashbacks or other symptoms cause embarrassment or shame, especially among family members who see such a condition as a sign of weakness.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Embarrassment and shame can cause those affected and their relatives to withdraw and keep their problems to themselves.<\/strong> However, this strategy usually fails. It leads to isolation, leaving people without sufficient support.<\/p><p>The following <strong>measures<\/strong> can help, <strong>Overcoming embarrassment and shame<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li>Always remember: post-traumatic stress disorder is an illness that can cause normal reactions to extremely stressful events. It is nothing to be ashamed of.<\/li><li>Talk as openly as possible about the difficulties that arise for the person affected and for you as a result of the post-traumatic stress disorder.<\/li><li>Stand by the person affected and support them as best you can in their recovery.<\/li><li>Do not allow others to force you into a defensive position where you feel compelled to apologise for your relative.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-492-402 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-492-403 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-492-404 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-columns-492-405 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-492-406 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-492-407 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-492-408 bde-heading\">\nHow a conversation about the traumatic experience can arise\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-409 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Soldiers who have experienced trauma are generally reluctant to discuss their experiences.<\/strong> However, relatives usually want to know exactly what happened and how their loved one is doing.<\/p><p>The following <strong>measures<\/strong> can help, <strong>to engage in a conversation about the traumatic experience<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li>Show understanding for their feelings and emotional reactions.<\/li><li>Identify your counterpart's strengths and acknowledge their efforts to cope with the traumatic event.<\/li><li>Accept that the focus is on your conversation partner's experiences and refrain from referring to your own experiences.<\/li><li>Only give advice when asked.<\/li><li>Refrain from making comments that minimise or undermine your loved one's experience. Such comments could include: \u201eThat was so long ago, you should look ahead,\u201c \u201eEverything will be fine,\u201c or \u201eLife goes on.\u201c.<\/li><li>Do not judge the decisions made by the other person. The stress of working in life-threatening situations is difficult for civilians to comprehend.<\/li><\/ul><p>Also <strong>With your body language, you can send positive or negative signals.<\/strong>to the person you are talking to <strong>send<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Some examples:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-grid-492-411 bde-grid\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-412 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Signals attention<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>nodding one's head,<\/li><li>repeatedly saying \u201ehmm\u201c or \u201ea-ha\u201c,<\/li><li>Regular eye contact that is neither constant nor fleeting.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-413 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Motivated to continue talking<\/strong><\/p><p>Questions that cannot be answered with just one word \u2013 usually yes or no.<\/p><p>Examples:<\/p><p>\u201eHow are you?\u201c instead of \u201eAre you well?\u201c<\/p><p>\u201eHow was that for you?\u201c instead of \u201eThat must have been difficult for you?\u201c<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-414 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Unsettled<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Facial expression: raise eyebrows,<\/li><li>roll one's eyes.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-492-410 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-492-416 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-492-417 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-columns-492-418 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-492-419 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-492-420 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-492-421 bde-heading\">\nHow to communicate well in a relationship\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-422 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Partners are often the closest confidants of soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Their ability to listen and talk is particularly important when it comes to understanding those affected and helping them to express their own concerns and needs.<\/p><p>The following <strong>tips<\/strong> can help, <strong>to remain in contact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-div-492-428 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"bde-heading-492-429 bde-heading\">\nTips for good communication between partners\n<\/h3><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-430 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ul>\n \t<li>Express your feelings in words. Your partner may not know that you are sad or frustrated unless you clearly express your feelings.<\/li>\n \t<li>Help your partner put their feelings into words. For example, ask if they are angry, sad or worried.<\/li>\n \t<li>Be a good listener: do not argue or interrupt.<\/li>\n \t<li>Ask how you can help in concrete terms.<\/li>\n \t<li>Do not give advice unless you are asked for it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-div-492-431 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"bde-heading-492-432 bde-heading\">\nTips for fair argumentation\n<\/h3><div class=\"bde-rich-text-492-433 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<ul><li>When the other person is speaking, listen without interrupting.<\/li><li>Ask questions.<\/li><li>If necessary, repeat what has been said to ensure that you have understood correctly.<\/li><li>Do not make any below-the-belt comments, for example about the other person's appearance. Concentrate on the current topic of conversation and the person in front of you.<\/li><li>Do not discuss matters with each other when you are in bed. The bedroom should be a place for expressing mutual affection. It is better to use another, neutral room for discussions.<\/li><li>Refrain from making sweeping statements and concentrate on the matter at hand.<\/li><li>Work together as a team to solve problems. Together, you can achieve much more than you could on your own.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-492-427 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-492-308 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-492-309 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-columns-492-310 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-492-311 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-492-312 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-columns-492-313 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-492-314 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-button-492-315 bde-button\">\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <a class=\"breakdance-link button-atom button-atom--custom bde-button__button\" href=\"\/en\/knowledge\/living-with-post-traumatic-stress-disorder\/\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\"  >\n\n    \n        <span class=\"button-atom__text\">Psychological post-traumatic stress disorder<\/span>\n\n                            \n        \n                <\/a>\n\n    \n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-492-316 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-button-492-317 bde-button\">\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <a class=\"breakdance-link button-atom button-atom--custom bde-button__button\" href=\"\/en\/knowledge\/offers-of-assistance\/\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\"  >\n\n    \n        <span class=\"button-atom__text\">Offers of help<\/span>\n\n                            \n        \n                <\/a>\n\n    \n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-492-318 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowledge page Guide with specific suggestions on how to act appropriately in typical situations.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1877,"parent":137,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-492","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/angriff-auf-die-seele.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/492","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/angriff-auf-die-seele.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/angriff-auf-die-seele.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angriff-auf-die-seele.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angriff-auf-die-seele.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=492"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/angriff-auf-die-seele.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/492\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1879,"href":"https:\/\/angriff-auf-die-seele.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/492\/revisions\/1879"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angriff-auf-die-seele.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/137"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angriff-auf-die-seele.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1877"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/angriff-auf-die-seele.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}