Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder For Dummies

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 ofPTSD, 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.

• 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