Tactical Awareness vs. Hypervigilance
{"Image DocumentName": "Tactical Awareness vs. Hypervigilance", "Image ImageDescription": "B. A. T. L. E. M. I. N. D. Transitioning the Combat Skill. Tactical Awareness: Combat requires alertness and sustained attention; back home it takes time to learn to relax. Action: Monitor for revved-up reactions to minor events. Engage in regular exercise. Don\u2019t drink alcohol or take drugs to fall asleep. If you can learn to be alert and aware when the situation demands it, like when you were in the combat zone, then I know that you can learn to relax and be at ease when the threat is low. Tell your spouse, children, relatives, and friends to approach you in ways that are safe , not quietly from behind. Let them know that you are still on alert. And don\u2019t be embarrassed if you feel the need to hit the dirt or have to leave a particular situation, just be prepared to explain why you did so. Tell your friends and loved ones that you\u2019re still in alert mode . This is part of the normal transition process back home from combat. Find healthy ways to calm yourself. One thing that really helps improve sleep is to get into a routine. Eat and exercise regularly, work your body hard to naturally fatigue it. This makes sleeping easier. If you are having difficulty sleeping, do NOT self-medicate with drugs or alcohol to feel calmer or to help you sleep. Alcohol actually makes your sleep worse. Jim (Beam) and Jack (Daniels) are not effective sleep aids. If you are married, let your spouse know you may have difficulty sleeping or have nightmares. 20 JUL 2005.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}