As Dr. Mark Goulston tells his patients who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), "The fact that you're still afraid doesn't mean you're in any danger. It just takes the will and the way for your heart and soul to accept what the logical part of your mind already knows." In Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder For Dummies, Dr. Goulston helps you find the will and shows you the way.

A traumatic event can turn your world upside down, but there is a path out of PTSD. This reassuring guide presents the latest on effective treatments that help you combat fear, stop stress in its tracks, and bring joy back into your life. You'll learn how to:

Identify PTSD symptoms and get a diagnosis

Understand PTSD and the nature of trauma

Develop a PTSD treatment plan

Choose the ideal therapist for you

Decide whether cognitive behavior therapy is right for you

Weight the pros and cons of PTSD medications

Cope with flashbacks, nightmares, and disruptive thoughts

Maximize your healing

Manage your recovery, both during and after treatment

Help a partner, child or other loved one triumph over PTSD

Know when you're getting better

Get your life back on track

Whether you're a trauma survivor with PTSD or the caregiver of a PTSD sufferer, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder For Dummies, gives you the tools you need to win the battle against this disabling condition.