Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder For Dummies^?

by Mark Goulston

• ISBN13: 9780470260555
• ISBN10: 0470260556
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Cope with flashbacks, nightmares, and disruptive thoughts Help your heart accept what your mind already knows -- and overcome PTSD A traumatic event can turn your world upside down -- but just because you're still afraid doesn't mean you're still in danger. There is a path out ofPTSD, and this reassuring guide presents the latest on effective treatments that help to combat fear, stop stress in its tracks, and bring joy back to life. * Identify PTSD symptoms and get a diagnosis * Choose the ideal therapist for you * Weigh the pros and cons of medications * Maximize your healing * Help a partner, child, or other loved one triumph over PTSD

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Basics of PTSD

The Invisible Epidemic of PTSD

Aftershock: When the Past Won't Stay in the Past

Spotting the Clues: Signs and Symptoms of PTSD

First Response: Preventive Treatments for PTSD

Getting a Diagnosis and Drafting a Plan

Getting Answers: Finding Out Whether You Have PTSD

Building Your Treatment Team

Setting the Stage for Recovery: The First Steps Toward Healing

Choosing the Right Treatment Approach

Putting PTSD in Its Place with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT

The Role of Medication in Treating PTSD

Additional Paths to Wellness: Drawing on the Power of Mind and Body

Healing and Rebuilding during and after Treatment

The Journey Back: What to Expect

Helping Yourself Heal Your Body, Mind , and Soul

Caring for Your Loved Ones While They Care for You

Getting Your Life Back on Track

Stepping In: When You're Not the One Who's Suffering

Getting Help for a Child with PTSD

Supporting a Loved One with PTSD

The Part of Tens

The Ten Most Common Myths about PTSD

Ten Ways to Recognize that You're Getting Better

Appendix: PTSD Resources

Index

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