General Bought a PTSD Book

[Tbam]

I bought this book about a week ago

"Coping With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Guide for Families"

It was on the recommend list from Anthony.


I have read through it once and i must say, it is like reading a capsule of my life as a carer over the past several years. Outbursts, isolation, lack of employment, lack of personal hygiene. It was all there. I would certainly recommended this for carers. I would also recommend this for surrounding family and close friends. Wonder if any other carer's have read this one or other good books which are geared for carer's??

 

[Nicolette]

Tbam, Anthony gave me a book to read "I Can't Get Over It" which I found a bit overwhelming at the time. When I tried reading it I was also dealing with Anthony going through his personal issues with trying to see his children due to his marriage breakdown. I just went and pulled it off the bookshelf after reading your post and may try again these holidays. The book is pitched as a workbook for a sufferer and seems somewhat in depth in relation to the different aspects of PTSD.

While not directly related to PTSD, I read two (really easy reading) books in relation to depression titled "Living With A Black Dog" and "I Had A Black Dog". They were really simply put but made a lot of sense in both understanding someone who is down (PTSD does have its depressive side) and what to and not to say to them when they are in that state.

I found what Anthony printed off this forum in relation to "The Cup" very helpful in the early days when trying to understand his stress levels.

 

[Kunoichi]

Tbam,

I have thought about getting that book for my hubby so please let me know how that book works for you.

Nicolette,

I have also gotten that book "I Just Can't Get Over it" and find it also very very overwhelming. The other book I got was "Why does he do that? into the mind of angry and controlling men." I have found that this book has been very very helpful for my own healing process and I would recommend it greatly!

I agree that the first book mentioned is very very overwhelming at times. I find that I have to do it in long spurts due to the emotional and mental state it sometimes leaves me in.

Kunoichi

 

[Tbam]

I am not sure i can handle a book written for a sufferer. I would reiterate that the book "Coping With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Guide for Families" was very insightful. I am going to stop short of saying it helped because the reality is that my marriage is to far gone at this point. It did however, help me get a picture of what is going on in her mind. I am contemplating buying another copy and sending it to my in-laws to help educate them. For those sufferers reading this post, i would recommend it not only to spouses, boyfriends and girlfriends but also to extended family. This includes parents, siblings, age appropriate children and even close friends. I would suggest that the sufferer read the book first.

 

[Kunoichi]

Tbam,

I don't think the book is intended to help in the way that if the marriage/relationship is unhealthy then you stay in it but rather to do what it has done for you: give you insight. So whether or not you stay in a relationship with the sufferer, you at least have somewhat of an understanding of what is occurrring.

Kunoichi

 

[Tbam]

wondering if any body else out there has a positive experience with a book??

 

[missy8888]

I Bought and Read Both of These Books..

I bought both of these books over the summer and read them..I learned alot, and thought they were well written and easy to read and understand..(these were the first PTSD books i bought).

it made me realize that is is possible to have a good relationship with someone with PTSD.. and that often because the road has been bumpy, and because you have had to over come obstacles... That the bond you share will be stronger than in a non PTSD relationship.. Awe, that made me melt..

After i was done, I gave the "I can't get over it" book to my boyfriend who is the sufferer(OIF Veteran).... When he finished reading it, he said it had alot of information that he thought was helpful. So he liked it. He said it made him realize that he didn't have to shut people out of his life completely. That it is okay and what he is going through is normal.

The other book for families, i lent out to someone else... I haven't gotten their imput yet.. (i will let you know)..

I also just bought War and the Soul by Edward Tick ( a recomendation from Patrick) through Amazon.com for 13$ yesterday.. I should be getting it today. I am a fast reader.. so i will be done with it by the weekend, and then i will give it to my boyfriend.. I will give you both of our opinions on that one too..

Good Luck!!
Missy

 

[Lucy Loo]

"Coping With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Guide for Families"

Hmm, I'm gonna have to give this book a read.

I am beginning to feel my marriage is beyond repair at this point, but it would be nice just to be able to understand what the h*** happened over the last 12 years.

L.

 

[Tbam]

that is pretty much where i am at. what the @*?%x happened to my life. I have not decided if i should approach my wife with the book or not.