What this Book is About

This book is meant to be a starting guide to understanding and managing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a condition that affects millions of people, not just military veterans.

Whether caused by combat, abuse, accidents, or other forms of trauma, PTSD can profoundly impact daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. The purpose of this book is to provide practical insights into what PTSD is, how it affects individuals, and the steps one can take toward healing.

We’ll explore essential questions like: Do only military members get PTSD? and How do I know if I have PTSD? While combat-related PTSD is widely recognized, anyone who has experienced a traumatic event can develop this condition.
We will also touch on Military Sexual Trauma (MST) as a distinct and important topic.

This book will provide an overview of triggers that can cause PTSD symptoms to resurface and how these triggers can affect everyday life, work, and relationships. Additionally, we’ll cover effective ways to help yourself—whether through self-care practices or professional therapy—and discuss the role of medication in treatment.

Also addressed are some of the toughest questions, like What if I don’t want to live anymore? and offer guidance on rebuilding trust with loved ones. Finally, this book will help you navigate managing PTSD in the workplace and how you can fully participate in life again, offering hope for recovery and ways to support others dealing with PTSD.

This is not the last word on PTSD, but the opening conversation. If you are struggling, carry this book to a quiet place and take your time as you listen. Some things in the book will apply to you, some will not. Some of the issues or signs you will see in yourself, some you will see in others. What is so important is that you are taking the first step in understanding PTSD and your place in it.