As Dr. Mark Goulston tells his patients who suffer from post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD), "The fact that you're still afraid doesn't mean
you're in any danger. It just takes the will and the way for your heart
and soul to accept what the logical part of your mind already knows." In
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder For Dummies, Dr. Goulston helps you
find the will and shows you the way.
A traumatic event can turn your world upside down, but there is a path
out of PTSD. This reassuring guide presents the latest on effective
treatments that help you combat fear, stop stress in its tracks, and
bring joy back into your life. You'll learn how to:
- Identify PTSD symptoms and get a diagnosis
- Understand PTSD and the nature of trauma
- Develop a PTSD treatment plan
- Choose the ideal therapist for you
- Decide whether cognitive behavior therapy is right for you
- Weight the pros and cons of PTSD medications
- Cope with flashbacks, nightmares, and disruptive thoughts
- Maximize your healing
- Manage your recovery, both during and after treatment
- Help a partner, child or other loved one triumph over PTSD
- Know when you're getting better
- Get your life back on track
Whether you're a trauma survivor with PTSD or the caregiver of a PTSD
sufferer, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder For Dummies, gives you the
tools you need to win the battle against this disabling condition.
