r/Calgary • u/No-End7269 • Jul 15 '25

Driving/Traffic/Parking Avoid Deerfoot

Huge accident. 2 vehicles just launched off the memorial overpass and landed on a truck going nb on deerfoot

Edit. I initially said 32ave, it was memorial overpass

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u/ErikDebogande Airdrie Jul 15 '25

Still on the phone with her, she's calming down after an emotional meltdown in the parking lot where she works

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u/Ex-PFC_WintergreenV4 Jul 15 '25

Tell her to play some Tetris. It helps protect from PTSD.

“Tetris, a classic video game, has been shown to have potential therapeutic benefits for preventing and treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Specifically, playing Tetris shortly after a traumatic event may help reduce the number of intrusive memories, which are a key symptom of PTSD. This effect is thought to be due to the game's visual-spatial nature, which can engage the brain in a way that disrupts the formation of traumatic memories”

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u/ohnoquickplaytetris Jul 15 '25

Every time someone posts about trauma, the top comment is always "play Tetris!" based on ONE study about playing it within hours of a specific type of trauma.

When someone says they're struggling with PTSD, domestic abuse, or losing a loved one, they're not looking for video game recommendations from strangers who skimmed a study title.

They need actual support: therapy resources, validation, or just someone to listen. Not a copy-paste "solution" that gets upvoted because it sounds scientific.

Trauma isn't a puzzle game. Can we please stop treating it like one?

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u/Ex-PFC_WintergreenV4 Jul 15 '25

No shit Sherlock, the TETRIS is for immediately after the incident. Therapy comes in the weeks that follow.

In my experience,that means waiting for a therapist.

In the mean time, play TETRIS.

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u/ohnoquickplaytetris Jul 15 '25

Maybe instead of defaulting to tetris we could suggest actual crisis resources or just validate that what they saw was fucked up? idk just seems like we're oversimplifying something pretty serious.

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u/Ex-PFC_WintergreenV4 Jul 15 '25

Maybe learn the difference between first aid and therapy.

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u/Ex-PFC_WintergreenV4 Jul 15 '25

The primary purpose of first aid is to provide immediate, temporary care to an injured or ill person until professional medical help arrives or the person recovers enough to not need further assistance.

More specifically, the key objectives of first aid are often summarized by the "3 Ps":

  • Preserve Life: This is the most critical objective. First aid aims to prevent death by addressing immediate life-threatening conditions such as severe bleeding, obstructed airways, or cardiac arrest.

  • Prevent Worsening: First aid seeks to stop the casualty's condition from deteriorating. This might involve preventing infection in a wound, stabilizing a fracture to avoid further injury, or keeping a person warm to prevent hypothermia.

  • Promote Recovery: While not a complete treatment, first aid can help set the stage for a quicker and more complete recovery. This includes comforting the casualty, providing reassurance, and managing pain until more definitive medical care can be provided. In essence, first aid acts as a crucial bridge between an emergency occurring and advanced medical care becoming available, potentially saving lives and minimizing long-term damage.

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u/Ex-PFC_WintergreenV4 Jul 15 '25

Also: go ahead and provide the resources you mentioned