DIY Therapy - Trauma: A Guide for Coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

By Helen Papadopoulos

In this very simplified and practical guidebook, I outline the products and techniques that have helped me navigate the overwhelming symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). For me, PTSD revolved around the uncovering of painful memories and emotions associated with long-term and severe childhood sexual abuse. However, there are many and varied experiences that lead to the onset of PTSD: war time incidences; emotional and/or physical abuse; terrorist or other life threatening attacks - basically any traumatic physical and/or psychological event. When these symptoms arise, it is time to heal. What is contained herein is my way of helping those of you in the same situation when you are on your own - that is, outside of therapy (I do recommend professional assistance from the outset). The healing of any type of traumatic event is basically the same except for one important distinction that exists between trauma that is the result of abusive acts (Abuse Trauma) and that which arises naturally from the tragedies and endings that are part of life (Life Trauma). Abuse Trauma results in victimization - one person overpowering another. "Power" refers to a person's energy, spirit or life force. This necessitates that the victim 'take back his/her power' in order for healing to occur. In Life Trauma - for example, the death of a loved one - this is not an issue. As painful as Life Trauma may be, it is not abusive - the person hurting is not a victim even though s/he may feel the same pain as a victim. I have dedicated a section in Part 1 (see paragraph below) of this book specifically for those who have endured Abuse Trauma entitled "Reclaiming Your Power." This guide is set out in two parts: Part 1 contains an index of the products and techniques which I found most beneficial; Part 2 delves into the specific symptoms of PTSD explaining the reasons for them as well as listing the relevant remedial tools as set out in Part 1. (Incidentally, I do not get any kick-backs for recommending the products mentioned in Part 1 - I am speaking purely from experience and the desire to help those in the same boat.)When using this manual it is important to remember that only you can decide what is right for you. At times this will not be apparent until you have tried something that does not work. For this reason I have left space after each of the symptoms listed in Part 2, so that you may take notes about what is and isn't beneficial for you. Additionally, you may conduct your own research in order to find other helpful products and methods that are not mentioned in this book. This way, you create your own healing guide. Trust your emotions, intuition and body as you embark on this profound healing journey.Happy Healing

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0987399594
• ISBN13: 9780987399595
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: New Age Power
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.0" x 10.0"