Does anyone know how to cope with something like this?

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So Saturday night I was closing at work and  a guy came in to buy a pack of gum... long story short- he robbed me at gunpoint. I've been sleeping horribly and have barely eaten since it happened. I don't necessarily want to talk to a therapist because I'm not sure it will help, does anyone know of a different way to deal with this?

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I’m so sorry this happened to you. There are some awful people out there in the world.
My suggestion would be to seek professional counseling. I know that isn’t what you wanted to hear, but there is no harm in doing that and no shame. If you’re having trouble coping and having bad dreams and flashbacks, it’s possible you could have a form of ptsd just from a traumatic event like that. It’s not that uncommon. You know you need help in some way or another. So don’t be afraid to seek it. 
I’m not entirely sure of alternative ways honestly.

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You are likely experiencing PTSD. Your symptoms will include mood fluctuation, emotional disregulation, feeling jumpy, feeling tearful then angry then scared. You might feel anxious, you might go over and over the experience in your head. You might be sensitive to sound or other things, or irritable agitated. These are all NORMAL as you’re brain’s had a shock and it’s like it’s been actually SHOOK and it’ll need a bit of time to settle down. I promise it’ll settle down. You’ve been through a scary time so it needs time to feel better. 
Therapy ain’t necessary right now. Self care is, self soothing, self love. Be the sweetest kindest thing you can be to yourself. It’s like you’re treating your little shocked brain like a scared child.. be kind and soft and soothing. Do nice things for yourself. Your brain will calm down, it will. 
If after about 12 weeks it hasn’t, speak to someone. Xx

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Thank you guys for the support.💜

Does anyone know how to cope with something like this?

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