Terrible events are very hard to deal with. Those who go through a catastrophic life experience often feel permanently changed by the impact of what has happened. They become numb and shut off from those around them, or grief or guilt may constantly weigh them down. Memories of horrifying scenes may intrude unexpectedly during waking hours while sleep may be disturbed by vivid, unpleasant dreams. Traumatic stress responses, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are psychological conditions that result from a person's coping mechanisms having been completely overwhelmed by a terrible experience. These 'flashbacks' may be so severe that sufferers may feel that they are losing their sanity and subsequently become ever more isolated in their distress. To overcome the effects of trauma it is necessary to change those reactions and begin to see events in a different light. This book demonstrates, with practical advice and tested exercises, how to find new, effective ways of coping with, and finally overcoming traumatic stress.
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"'Easily understandable, well set out, comprehensive and provides a wealth of practical advice, including cautions about when to take a break from the process or when to access professional help.' --BABCP Magazine
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As a sufferer of PTSD this book made me realise I was not "Crazy", or "abnormal", my body and mind was just trying to cope with the truama that had been inflicted upon it. It gives logical and rational advice to help rebuild a life following a traumatic experience, be it a car accident, being kidnapped, or raped. The step by step guides to recovery serve as a reminder of how far you've come towards recovery, and allow you, perhaps for the first time, to start laying the bricks to build the path to recovery. The Authors are to be commended on this amazing piece of literature
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I was recommended this book by my councillor. It has really helped me to understand what I am going through. I had a breakdown in November 2009 after years of abuse and then my home burning down and was finding things really difficult. This book really opened my eyes to understand what was going on in my head and that my reactions were perfectly normal under the circumstances. If you've been through Post Traumatic Stress or know someone that has it I recommend that you read this book to gain valuable insight to whats going on.
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A superb series, this book contains lots of useful info for both clinicians and the general public alike..
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This isn't going to stop flashbacks and panic attacks
Well, all I can say I think it's really unlikely that the author has ever suffered from PTSD. It's a book of questions which just totally fail to address the symptoms or... Read more
Published 5 days ago by HHL Vaudrey
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Part of a great series
Brought this book as a gift. I have to say it's part of a great series of CBT self help books. They are generally easy to use, informative and very helpful. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Paws for thought
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Overcoming Traumatic Stress
This book is very helpfull and offers practical approach.
Plain English.
Fantastic exercises in the book.
It works -really!
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Plain English.
Fantastic exercises in the book.
It works -really!
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Published 1 month ago by Eva Pietrzkiewicz- Phoenix
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Essential reading
This book is brilliant in conjunction with specialist help should you need it. It provides so much insight to traumatic stress & how to deal with it. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ms. Ae Daley
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Fulfilling a definite need
On searching for material to help a patient suffering from post-traumatic stress following a road traffic accident, I found this guide really hit the spot. Read more
Published 20 months ago by A. W. Stirling
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Being a sufferer of PTSD i found the book very informative. The book also helped my family and friends understand to a degree what was affecting me . Read more
Published on 3 May 2011 by storme75
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Good techniques in the book enabling people suffering from Traumatic Stress to understand and feel that they are not alone. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2009 by Honey
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