If I Had To Buy/read One Book On Ptsd, What Would You Recommend?

[nycowboy]

I have non-combat PTSD from other kids bullying me severely when I was a kid.

If I were to buy and read ONE book on PTSD, what would you recommend?

 

[Stanley Shi-Yume]

The gifts of imperfection. It isn't specifically on ptsd it is about solving for x in the human emotional equation. It is the one book presented to me when I sought treatment of professional advice. An alternate that has been recommended here is called Running on empty. I'm not sure how applicable it may be for you, as typically the bullying isn't the true root cause of what you're experiencing but more of a total experience of neglect through childhood.

 

[Ocean5]

Non-combat, but kid of combat veteran. I started two books that made so much sense, but not at point to finish...

The Mindfulness Workbook: A Guide to Coping with the Grief, Stress and Anger that Trigger Addictive Behaviors
&
Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm by Thich Nhat Hanh

 

[Hope4Now]

Bessel Van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score. Outstanding for sufferers and therapists as well. Cutting edge of trauma therapy.

 

[Ocean5]

Bessel Van der Kolk's

He was interviewed on a podcast I listen to. Found it helpful and very insightful.
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[falling_wave]

The body remembers

 

[SabrinaB]

Another vote for The Body Keeps the Score. In my opinion it's the most comprehensive evidence-based overview of trauma written to date (tends to focus heavily on the developmental aspects). Engaging personal perspective of a psychiatrist who's witnessed the evolution of PTSD theory and treatment.

 

[Lopezwhere'sthefire]

I'm really enjoying "Heal your PTSD - Dynamic Strategies that Work" Michele Rosenthal, at the moment, I'm tied between this one and "The Body Keeps the Score".