Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder For Dummies by Mark Goulston (PDF)

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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 diagnosisUnderstand PTSD and the nature of traumaDevelop a PTSD treatment planChoose the ideal therapist for youDecide whether cognitive behavior therapy is right for youWeight the pros and cons of PTSD medicationsCope with flashbacks, nightmares, and disruptive thoughtsMaximize your healingManage your recovery, both during and after treatmentHelp a partner, child or other loved one triumph over PTSDKnow when you’re getting betterGet your life back on trackWhether 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.

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Editorial Reviews: From the Inside Flap Cope with flashbacks, nightmares, and disruptive thoughtsHelp your heart accept what your mind already knows — and overcome PTSDA 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 of PTSD, 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. Discover how to:Identify PTSD symptoms and get a diagnosisChoose the ideal therapist for youWeigh the pros and cons of medicationsMaximize your healingHelp a partner, child, or other loved one triumph over PTSD From the Back Cover Cope with flashbacks, nightmares, and disruptive thoughtsHelp your heart accept what your mind already knows — and overcome PTSDA 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 of PTSD, 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. Discover how to:Identify PTSD symptoms and get a diagnosisChoose the ideal therapist for youWeigh the pros and cons of medicationsMaximize your healingHelp a partner, child, or other loved one triumph over PTSD About the Author Mark Goulston, MD, an expert on PTSD, suicide prevention, and violence intervention, maintains a private clinical practice. He has taught or lectured at UCLA, USC, and Fortune 500 companies and has trained FBI and police hostage negotiators. Read more

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⭐This is a comprehensive look at a very serious subject. Written by Mark Goulston, MD, a top psychiatrist and life-skills coach, the book delivers invaluable information and advice for those living with PTSD.It’s also an excellent primer for anyone interested in the subject. Dr. Goulston writes with a conversational tone that is very comforting. His primary message to his reader is “There is a road out of this terrible place.”PTSD victims and their family members have to be reminded of this at every turn, for the depression and isolation that usually comes with PTSD, too often leads to suicide. We are seeing this more and more in combat veterans.While Dr. Goulston notes that PTSD is a major, life-altering disorder, and an “invisible epidemic” affecting at least 13 million Americans of every age, he also asserts the good news today, is that PTSD is highly treatable.PTSD is a complex illness, and there are many manifestations of it. The author explains that there are two primary types of PTSD: Simple and Complex. Simple PTSD usually follows a single event, while Complex PTSD can occur after repeated traumas. Gooulston gives insights into the amazing array of available treatments that now offer relief and healing.He addresses the challenges and stresses facing the loved ones of thosewith PTSD, as well as nearly every facet of this “Anxiety Disorder.”He also manages to infuse the book with flashes of humor, a much-needed tool for fighting PTSD.This book will help anyone interested in PTSD, and that should be all of us, as we’re all just one traumatic event away from it. As our war veterans return from Iraq and Afghanistan, this vital resource can provide great hope and understanding.Don’t be mislead by the “Dummies” label. This book is chock-full of scientific facts, and proven remedies. A very important work on PTSD. Highly, enthusiastically recommended!!

⭐This book really does get to the heart of the matter. But it tends to make you repeat yourself and your story several times, which can bring some anxiety to your life. But when all is said and done, it is an important tool in your recovery from PTSD. I do recommend it, although I don’t recommend going over your traumas multiple times like they want to. It’s kind of a mixed bag of positives and negatives. I did get over largest part of my PTSD, but I didn’t come out of it totally unscathed. I feel much better though.

⭐This book should be the mandatory reading for anyone with PTSD. It should be the first book read and should certainly be read before doing the PTSD Workbook by Mary Beth Williams. I was thankful for the book because it showed me that the “therapy” I was getting from the VA Hospital was piss poor at best. My major gripe about the book is an insinuation that The Department of Veterans Affairs knows anything about PTSD. I got more help from this book than I did with 3 years of mental health care from the VA. I need to read this book again and slowly so that I absorb all the information and so that I can apply the tips and solutions to my life. I am thankful beyond words for the author and for the information and examples given. I am thankful it was written with examples that were easy to understand. Best Book for Trauma.

⭐I have complex PTSD and I am glad this book did not exclude that. It is VERY informative and I can relate to all the symptoms and how I feel at times. With all our soldiers coming home from that sandpit I would recommend anyone who will be taking care of them to get this book. It is the best I have read so far. Our problems you can’t see on the outside of us. We look like anyone else. You can’s see the broken on the inside. This book gets into that.

⭐If you have PTSD I need a simple explanation or have family or friends who simply don’t get it this is the book for you!

⭐I bought this book for a research paper, as well as, for myself. I have PTSD also. The entire book describes PTSD in a very easy to understand way. It’s well written, and I would advise anyone who has PTSD, is doing a research paper, or has a family/friend with PTSD to buy this book. You will not be disappointed.

⭐Great book with simple explanations. Packed with useful resources & easy to understand. Don’t hide mental illness… how will others after us that are diagnosed by able to learn to live with PTSD if we hide it. Educate the world so people who have mental illness don’t need to feel ashamed. Be proud of how far you have come. This book with help you take the first steps towards a better life. You deserve to have a great life. Purchased this book today. Good luck.

⭐If your not ready to face the facts don’t read this book, I didn’t think I had PTSD, until I read this book and you might want to do it while seeing someone that can help you. If your a loved one of someone that has or you think might have PTSD this will help you understand why they are the way they are (behaving).

⭐Enjoyable, but of little use to the aspiring professional or person with a problem. It tries confusingly to be a primer and self help book at the same time. It does neither well.

⭐It was ok but I don’t have PTSD but wanted to help friend with it so not suitable for me really

⭐very pleased with the purchase

⭐I wondered how one could possibly do a ‘for Dummies’ on PTSD but it does a fair job.Follows the formula of the for Dummies range. Doesn’t delve too deep and wouldn’t replace therapy for serious trauma.ok for what it is.

⭐As advertised

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