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Guides readers thru the healing process of recovering from PTSD. Helps survivors cope with memories & emotions, identify triggers, relieve secondary wounding, and gain a sense of empowerment and hope.
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In this ground-breaking book, Dr. Matsakis explains that post-traumatic stress disorder affects not just soldiers, but also suruvivors of many other types of trauma including: •crime •vehicular accidents •rape •family violence •sexual abuse •natural catastrophesI Can’t Get Over It directly addresses survivors of trauma. It explains the nature of PTSD and describes the healing process. This book will help you: •Find out whether you have PTSD •Cope with post-traumatic anger, grief, and survivor guilt •Recognize related problems such as depression, substance abuse , compulsive behavior and low self-esteem •Identify “triggers” that set off flashbacks, anxiety attacks, and other symptoms •Relieve wounding caused by others’ blaming and insensitivity •Gain a sense of empowerment and hope for the future
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