Buddy Horne posted an entry about he and I reading Down Range, a book by Bridget Cantrell and Chuck Dean. Like Buddy, I love the book. It is simple, to the point, and very practical. One of the things I love about the book is that the authors make it very clear that PTSD is not a mental illness, but that indeed PTSD is "a normal reaction to the extreme stress encountered during wartime experiences." (Down Range, Wordsmith Publishing, 2005)
This is absolutely true about post traumatic stress disorder in all of its variations. The way I think of it is this:
PTSD is a sane response to insane circumstances.
No doubt I will share more from this most excellent book. You can order it on line from amazon or borders or whomever --- or you can order it (bulk discounts available) directly from Dr. Cantrell's organization: www.heartstowardhome.com.
TR
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