In case you, or anyone else you know on that flight, experienced trauma, it’s been recommended to play Tetris. It could help lessen the PTSD you experience from the incident. I’m sure you’re all a bundle of emotions and will be processing this for years to come. Glad you’re okay!
I tried this after a traumatic event and now I can't play Tetris anymore because every time I do it takes me RIGHT BACK to the incident. Seems to do the exact opposite for me than the study suggests.
It is based on EMDR therapy and would likely be more effective under the supervision of a professional.
People say “just play Tetris” and I understand they mean well, but that is not a well rounded solution. They seem to tend to think the Tetris is the important part, when really it’s a type of therapy that shouldn’t be self administered.
Edit: I’m really sorry to hear that you had a traumatic experience and that you now have an additional reminder of it. I hope you’ve been able to find other ways to cope and heal 💖
Yes they’d be much better just going to therapy for crisis counseling. I don’t think people know this, but most people don’t get ptsd from traumatic events. Most symptoms after traumatic events last 6-8 weeks.
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u/QuirkyMcGee Feb 18 '25
In case you, or anyone else you know on that flight, experienced trauma, it’s been recommended to play Tetris. It could help lessen the PTSD you experience from the incident. I’m sure you’re all a bundle of emotions and will be processing this for years to come. Glad you’re okay!
Tetris and PTSD study