Official Review: The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fallacy

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The author highlights the horrors of PTSD and points out that well-meaning people can make life more difficult for sufferers. How do you treat an injury to the mind? Advances in psychiatry and psychology provide reasonable solutions, but is it enough? Read the book to find out.
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I would love to read "The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fallacy" by H. Nattanya Andersen because it shares true survival stories and shows how people deal with trauma we can’t see.
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The review raised a good point on the treatment of mental disorders. With the side effects of pharmaceutical drugs, is Western medicine a good way to treat mental health disorders? I am interested in how the author managed to treat her PTSD. Thank you for the review.
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"The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fallacy" by H. Nattanya Andersen is a book about the hidden wounds caused by post-traumatic stress disorder. The book cited commercial airplane incidents that left survivors behind and many of these people have been suffering from PTSD since the incidents. Sadly, since PTSD does not leave visible injuries, many people criticize the victims because they either do not know much about it or they think the people are faking an injury. Treatment for PTSD is not simple because these are injuries of the mind that require psychologists, psychiatrists and experts in various fields have tried to give reasonable answers, but despite incredible advancements in medicine they have not found solutions for every form of PTSD. This book is a mesmerizing story of how the author overcame the impediments of PTSD. Anderson makes it very clear from the beginning that this book should not be considered a substitute for professional medical diagnosis and treatment. The book goes deeper into PTSD by citing well-referenced information on the symptoms and modes of treatment for PTSD. Anderson also devoted a section to the effects of antidepressants on patients and another section to the diagnosis and symptoms of neurosis. Where is the boundary between depression and insanity and what kind of jobs or events that can lead to PTSD? The book describes the horrors of PTSD and how well-meaning people can make life more difficult for sufferers. What is very unique about this book is it is written by a flight attendant that has first-hand experience with PTSD and supports some of the treatments that are considered unconventional. This is a book with several hundred pages that do not read like a medical textbook so they are easy to read for the average person. There are probably thousands of people in the U.S. that will admit they do not feel well but are not aware that they are suffering from PTSD. Having lived on a dorm floor in college with several students that were suffering from PTSD as a result of their combat time in Vietnam. One of the guys was the only survivor from his platoon and definitely was scarred by that war. No physical injuries but just talking to him I could sense there was evidence of psychological trauma. We should not take this lightly and recognize this issue that has probably led to many veterans that are living on the streets with no home or job to survive. I worry that the proposed cuts to VA hospitals will cause more veterans to end up on the street or commit suicide.
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"The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fallacy" by H. Nattanya Andersen sounds informative, and the author’s story could help many people dealing with PTSD and trauma.
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I love when I see life-transforming books like this. People face a lot of trauma in different areas of their lives from different things that happen to them, and a lot of it is hidden. Many don't even know what they are experiencing and don't recognize they need help. Neither do people around them recognize they need help. This promises to be an eye-opener.
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"The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fallacy" details H. Nattanya Andersen's experience with PTSD, from having a Boeing 727 engine explode five feet away from her while working as a flight attendant to the things she learned on her journey of overcoming it. This book would help those dealing with PTSD, and the idea that "only self can heal self" is interesting. Congrats on BOTD!
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The book really opened my eyes about the PSTD, I was not having an idea about PSTD. It really helped me to understand about the mental health, and some chapters which spoke about the death and rituals to undertake when death.

Some ultimate concerns: Death, Freedom, Isolation, Meaningless.

Personally I gained more benefits from this book, my mom was having serious migraine problem, She can't able to come out of stress, depression and anxiety. After reading this book it seems I can really motivate her from come out of mental health.

Thanks for sharing this insight, Looking forward to read more!
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Hi @Ohanele Chinonyerem, I just read your comments on the official review of "The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fallacy" and I would like to suggest that you provide more detail that proves you read the official review and sample. This will also encourage more members to read the book. For example: "The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fallacy" by H. Nattanya Andersen is a book about the hidden wounds caused by post-traumatic stress disorder. The book cited commercial airplane incidents that left survivors behind and many of these people have been suffering from PTSD since the incidents. Sadly, since PTSD does not leave visible injuries, many people criticize the victims because they either do not know much about it or they think the people are faking an injury. Treatment for PTSD is not simple because these are injuries of the mind that require psychologists, psychiatrists and experts in various fields have tried to give reasonable answers, but despite incredible advancements in medicine they have not found solutions for every form of PTSD. This book is a mesmerizing story of how the author overcame the impediments of PTSD. Anderson makes it very clear from the beginning that this book should not be considered a substitute for professional medical diagnosis and treatment. The book goes deeper into PTSD by citing well-referenced information on the symptoms and modes of treatment for PTSD. Anderson also devoted a section to the effects of antidepressants on patients and another section to the diagnosis and symptoms of neurosis. Where is the boundary between depression and insanity and what kind of jobs or events that can lead to PTSD? The book describes the horrors of PTSD and how well-meaning people can make life more difficult for sufferers. What is very unique about this book is it is written by a flight attendant that has first-hand experience with PTSD and supports some of the treatments that are considered unconventional. This is a book with several hundred pages that do not read like a medical textbook so they are easy to read for the average person. There are probably thousands of people in the U.S. that will admit they do not feel well but are not aware that they are suffering from PTSD. Having lived on a dorm floor in college with several students that were suffering from PTSD as a result of their combat time in Vietnam. One of the guys was the only survivor from his platoon and definitely was scarred by that war. No physical injuries but just talking to him I could sense there was evidence of psychological trauma. We should not take this lightly and recognize this issue that has probably led to many veterans that are living on the streets with no home or job to survive. I worry that the proposed cuts to VA hospitals will cause more veterans to end up on the street or commit suicide. @Mrlefty0706
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