Title: Post traumatic stress disorder for dummies
First published: 2008
Description: 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.
Subjects: Post-traumatic stress disorder, Popular works, Health & Fitness, Medical, Nonfiction