What has been the most helpful way to talk about your UAP experience with others?
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Open discussion – Talking with a trusted friend, family member, or therapist
Focusing on emotions – Sharing feelings instead of proving what happened
Learning about trauma – Understanding natural stress responses
Avoiding the topic – Choosing not to talk about it to reduce anxiety
Analyzing details – Reviewing the event repeatedly to find answers
How has your UAP experience affected your thinking and beliefs?
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Changed my worldview – Shifted my understanding of reality and life
Always on my mind – Hard to stop thinking about it
Causes doubt/confusion – Struggling to reconcile the experience
No major impact – Acknowledged it but don’t dwell on it
Integrated it – Accepted the experience without distress
What coping strategies have been the most helpful in dealing with distress?
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Cognitive reframing – Changing how I think about the experience
Journaling or art – Expressing emotions through writing or creativity
Mindfulness – Using meditation or relaxation techniques
Research and discussion – Learning or talking with others who relate
Avoiding reminders – Distracting myself or pushing it away
If you have experienced anxiety, fear, or distress, what has helped the most?
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CBT techniques – Challenging negative thoughts
EMDR or trauma processing – Working through distressing memories
Spiritual or existential exploration – Finding personal meaning
Physical grounding – Exercise, nature, or sensory activities
Time and distance – Letting the event fade naturally
How has your UAP experience affected your daily life?
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Severely disrupted life – Work, relationships, or daily tasks are affected
Sometimes interferes – Can be distracting or stressful but manageable
Increased curiosity – More open-minded but not distressed
No major impact – I think about it, but it doesn’t bother me
Fully integrated – It no longer causes distress
How has your experience with mental health professionals been?
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Very helpful – Felt understood and supported
Somewhat helpful – Helped somewhat, but not fully understood
Neutral – They listened but didn’t engage deeply
Not helpful – Dismissed or misunderstood my concerns
Haven’t spoken to one – Afraid of judgment
What type of mental health support would be most helpful?
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Neutral, open-minded therapist – Focused on distress, not proving the event
Group discussions – Connecting with others who had similar experiences
Educational resources – Learning about trauma and cognitive reactions
Both science & philosophy – Exploring different explanations
Structured integration program – Step-by-step emotional processing
If you could receive more mental health support, what would be most valuable?
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Therapist trained in UAP distress – Familiar with unique challenges
Structured meaning-making – Guidance on integrating the experience
Safe space to talk – No skepticism or dismissal
Coping tools for anxiety – Managing intrusive thoughts or fear
Validation – Knowing my experience is taken seriously
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