PTSD Tools That Actually Help: Grounding, Prayer, and Daily Wins

Living with PTSD means some days feel like battles before breakfast. Over the years, I’ve collected tools that actually make a difference.

1. Grounding

When my mind slips into the past, I name:

• 5 things I see

• 4 things I touch

• 3 things I hear

• 2 things I smell

• 1 thing I taste

2. Prayer & Scripture

Verses like “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10) help me remember I’m anchored in something bigger than my fear.

3. Daily Wins

No matter how small—making the bed, taking Harley for a walk—each win is proof I’m still moving forward.

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For more tools and my full PTSD journey, read The War Inside: Living with PTSD.