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 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

Mark Goulston, MD, an expert on PTSD, suicide prevention, and violence intervention, maintains a private clinical practice. He has taught or lectured at UCLA, USC, and Fortune 500 companies and has trained FBI and police hostage negotiators.

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