Beads of Water: Finding Relief: Notes and Poems about Living 70+ Years with PTSD

Description: Beads of Water by Frank Troy Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Beads of Water equips you to better understand PTSD whether you are a victim or you interact with a victim as a therapy provider, family member, or friend. The author, a retired college professor, acquired severe PTSD in early childhood, around 1941, when the disorder was unknown. Throughout his life he struggled to function normally despite what are now called flashbacks of emotions like anxiety, dread, fear, and depression that seemed to strike him out of nowhere. With no understanding of why he was visited by these sometimes powerful emotions, he believed his only course of action was to resist and stand strong. His internal struggles and suffering exacted a high cost, however, because they placed intense strains on his relationships with the people he loved. At age 65 he was finally diagnosed with PTSD, and using the research skills acquired during his PhD training, he began a journey of learning, understanding, and healing. This book is his effort to help others cope more effectively with PTSD using simple techniques he found in numerous sources ranging from ancient wisdom to the latest concepts in psychotherapy and brain science. The narrative is heartfelt and frequently moving. The material is unusual in blending candid and sometimes deeply intimate details of his personal life with important philosophical and scientific insights. The text sometimes introduces advanced ideas, but the presentation and language are always clear and easy to understand by the average reader. Author Biography Born in 1939, Frank Troy developed severe PTSD from early childhood trauma. At that time the concept of PTSD did not exist, and without knowing why, he struggled through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood with flashbacks of anxiety, dread, fear, and depression. Struggling against great internal stresses, he earned a PhD degree and pursued a college teaching career. Only after he retired and sank into suicidal depression was his severe condition correctly diagnosed in 2004. The diagnosis opened the way for him to use his research skills to learn about the nature, causes, and cures of PTSD. He investigated the latest discoveries in neuroscience and brain function. He tried out various modalities of therapy including psychotherapy, counseling, medications, relaxation techniques, and meditation. He searched for insights in the literary and philosophical texts that were his academic specialties. Gradually he found ways of managing his PTSD symptoms and gained significant relief. He wrote this book with the hope that what he has learned might be of help to others who struggle with, or know someone who struggles with, this crippling disorder. The author or co-author of six previous books, Troy lives in Lynchburg, VA, and currently writes full time. Details ISBN 1502739569 ISBN-13 9781502739568 Title Beads of Water Author Frank Troy Format Paperback Year 2014 Pages 198 Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform GE_Item_ID:93338963; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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