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Loving Someone with
PTSD: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Connecting with Your
Partner After Trauma
If your loved one has
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they may experience flashbacks,
insomnia, depression, and periods of intense anxiety. It hurts to watch
someone you care about suffer, but there are ways you can help your
partner manage their symptoms and give them the support they need in
this difficult time.
In
Loving Someone with PTSD,
Dr. Matsakis provides compassionate and practical strategies for the
partners of those with PTSD. With this guide, you will learn to
recognize common triggers associated with PTSD, how to talk with your
loved one about their condition, set realistic expectations, and work to
create a healthy environment for the both of you. You will also discover
ways to cope with your own grief feelings of helplessness, and fear
surrounding your partner’s condition.
PTSD is a manageable disorder. With the right tools, you and your loved
one can start on the path to healing and renewed happiness.
Available from New Harbinger Publications, Inc., Oakland, CA, 1 800 748
6273, www.newharbinger.com
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