This book was developed by mental health professionals with considerable experience in the area of posttraumatic stress. Although it is directed primarily at veterans and their families, the information is equally applicable to survivors of other kinds of trauma.

A large amount of information and advice is contained in these pages and we recommend that you do not try to master it all in one go. Read a small bit at a time and, if necessary, re-read it several times until you understand it. Then move on to the next section. You will gain much more from the book if you read it slowly and carefully. If you have a partner or close friend, you may wish to read it with him or her. Take it in turns to read a section and then discuss it – does it apply to you and your relationship? If so, is there anything you can do about it?

When you have finished the book, you may decide that you would like to obtain some extra professional help. By then you will have a good know-ledge of traumatic stress and the kinds of things that treatment may involve. In the meantime, we hope that the information in this book will help you understand your problems and how to begin the process of recovery. Remember, there is much that you can do to improve your quality of life, your relationships, and the way you feel. Good luck!

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