Endorsement – Marc Galanter, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine
Posted on August 19, 2009
This is a book that goes a long way to helping people get through the kind of hard times we all encounter. Reading it might save some folks a trip to the psychiatrist.
- Marc Galanter, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine
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August 29, 2009
I'm an Iraqi war veteran and I suffer from PTSD. Do you feel this book is something that I could use in my treatment?
August 31, 2009
Hi Rick,
I'm sorry to hear that you suffer from PTSD; it's painful and debilitating. I'm assuming that you are in therapy, working with medical professionals who are helping you treat your condition. Because of the severe and ongoing nature of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, this is imperative.
The good news is that we humans have an amazing capacity for healing. There are a variety of factors that can have a positive influence on recovery, including your own attitude and positive social relationships. The book would be an excellent adjunct to whatever forms of therapy you are currently using. In fact, there is an appendix in the book that addresses recovery from trauma, but all the principles laid out in the book can have a positive affect on rehabilitation – I encourage you to read it as a part of your healing process.
Kind Regards,
John Horton, MD