Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder For Dummies

Cope with flashbacks, nightmares, and disruptive thoughts

Help your heart accept what your mind already knows
— and overcome PTSD

A 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 diagnosis
• Choose the ideal therapist for you
• Weigh the pros and cons of medications
• Maximize your healing
• Help a partner, child, or other loved one triumph over PTSD