Post-traumatic stress disorder
Subtitle: recovery after accident and disaster
By: Kevin Gournay
Series: Overcoming common problems; Overcoming common problems series
Publisher: Sheldon Press
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9781847093202; 9781847093219
Subjects: Post-traumatic stress disorder; Popular works; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Health and Wellbeing
Description: A traumatic event can turn your world upside down - but there is a way out. Once thought to be a rare condition, PTSD is a natural reaction to disaster and trauma in our lives. In addition, up to 25% of people have significant related problems such as anxiety, depression, or substance abuse. Symptoms include flashbacks, emotional numbness, acute anxiety, and physical reactions such as increased heart rate and nausea. This book takes a wide-ranging look at the nature of PTSD after distressing experiences such as war, sexual abuse or rape, natural and man-made disasters, car accidents, or the death of a loved one.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: PTSD is a natural reaction to disaster and trauma in our lives. In addition, up to 25% of people have significant related problems such as anxiety, depression, or substance abuse. Symptoms include flashbacks, emotional numbness, acute anxiety, and physical reactions such as increased heart rate and nausea. This book takes a wide-ranging look at the nature of PTSD after distressing experiences such as war, sexual abuse or rape, natural and man-made disasters, car accidents, or the death of a loved one. Topics include: Whom it affects Symptoms; title: emotional and physical Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) exposure treatment EMDR (Eye movement de-sensitisation) Group therapy Medication Self-help measures.