No matter what you've been through, you don't have to sit in the darkness – discover how you can heal, and not only survive, but thrive. Up to 20% of veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan experience symptoms of PTSD each year. The same is true for 12% of Gulf War veterans and 15% of those who served in the Vietnam War.

Undoubtably even more not documented from previous wars. The statistics vary according to both the war and the military role, but one thing is clear: If you’ve served in active duty, you’ve seen and experienced things that most civilians haven’t… and those traumatic experiences can take their toll on your mental health. Combat and other forms of military service can leave you with psychological wounds – and this is a completely natural response to handling a war situation.

In this comprehensive and sympathetic guide, the author will guide you through carefully researched and proven exercises that will help you on your journey to recovery. The 4 Fs of trauma response – and what they mean for you. 5 types of PTSD and their symptoms. How PTSD is diagnosed – find out whether you could receive an official diagnosis (and why you might want to). A complete guide to the treatment options available for PTSD (plus how to find the right therapist for you). How you can manage your own symptoms through simple self-guided exercises. Clear advice for supporting a loved one suffering from PTSD.

The initial audience were people in the military. PTSD, however, can affect anyone. Policemen, firemen, first responders, or anyone that have experienced, or even witnessed trauma can be affected. In the current war in Ukraine vs. Russia, and Israeli vs. Hamas many have been witnesses of very traumatic events, that will leave lifelong scars. This book have evidence-based practice therapies that could help people work through PTSD difficulties.

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