Trauma – PTSD

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Just wanted to share for those that asked about books about PTSD.  Here are some that I have read so far and would highly recommend: 1. Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman, M.D. 2. I Can’t Get Over It by Aphrodite Matsakis 3. Memory and Abuse by Charles Whitfield I have a stack of books I have finally admitted to needing. They’re about recovering and healing from sexual abuse. If I find them to be great and recommendable then I’ll post later. Kristine The unexamined life is not worth living – Socrates

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Another one is "Too Scared to Cry" by Lenore Terr. Bee Diary of a Hushed Child http://members.aol.com/hushedchild

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Hi Kristine, I was reading your post about good books to read.  My therapist makes ref to those all teh time and she always gives me a few chapters to read.  The only bad thing with me is that my concentration is so bad that reading is difficult.  I even lose interest in here if the posts are too long. I am sure that they would be helpful to me tho.  Oh well.  Thanks for posting that list. Be well, OddFroggy

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lame…@canada.com wrote: >The only >bad thing with me is that my concentration is so bad that reading is >difficult.

Would it be easier to have the book on tape so you could listen? I’d be willing to tape record a book or two. I think I’ve even got some of those books, plus some others that are good. Welcome back. I’ve missed your odd self. Risa              __o             o__      o__      o__            _ <,_           _.>/ _   _.>/ _   _.>/ _           (_)/ (_)         (_) (_) (_) (_) (_) (_)

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Hi Risa, I am glad to see that some of you still remember me.  I have been out of the loop for quite a while but I am going to stick around now. Who knows I might even reply to some of the posts once in a while.  Take care and thanks for your kind words. OddFroggy

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I’m glad to see you too Froggy…reading what you can is absolutely great, every bit helps and they are good books. I would have to put Trauma & Recovery at the top of my personal list. A couple of the chapters gave me more info than I’ve gleaned in all my readings.  When I finished it, I was pissed. go figure. So I painted…hubby said I have talent but they are disturbing LOL. I wasn’t going for talent, just release, and it felt damn good. I’ll be using my watercolors again soon. Kristine The unexamined life is not worth living – Socrates

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remove edy to email me wrote: > lame…@canada.com wrote: > >The only > >bad thing with me is that my concentration is so bad that reading is > >difficult. > Would it be easier to have the book on tape so you could listen? I’d be willing > to tape record a book or two. I think I’ve even got some of those books, plus > some others that are good.

I would appreciate if discussion about violating copyright laws were contained to e-mail.

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Hi Kris! > I’m glad to see you too Froggy…reading what you can is absolutely great, > every bit helps and they are good books. I would have to put Trauma & Recovery > at the top of my personal list. A couple of the chapters gave me more info > than I’ve gleaned in all my readings.

Just want to add my endorsement of Trauma and Recovery. It’s the best book I’ve read, too, on pstd. I wrote down some of the passages that particularly hit home for me, and I keep that sheet of paper in my wallet. I pull it out and read it when I’m out and am in a "bad spot". It helps as much every time. Hannah

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Hi Hannah! That’s a great idea, carrying portions with you. Very good idea…I used to do the same with scriptures that helped me at the time. Kristine The unexamined life is not worth living – Socrates

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Another good book to check out is "The Courage To Heal"

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What are you the book police?

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Odd Froggy wrote: > What are you the book police?

I’ve grown to admire people who take risks. I just find some risks aren’t worth the consequences. You never know who is reading along. At any rate, you should do what you want to do.

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