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I can't get over it

by Aphrodite Matsakis

In this ground-breaking book, Dr. Matsakis explains that post-traumatic stress disorder affects not just soldiers, but also suruvivors of many other types of trauma including: -crime -vehicular accidents -rape -family violence -sexual abuse -natural catastrophes I Can't Get Over It directly addresses survivors of trauma. It explains the nature of PTSD and describes the healing process. This book will help you: -Find out whether you have PTSD -Cope with post-traumatic anger, grief, and survivor guilt -Recognize related problems such as depression, substance abuse, compulsive behavior and low self-esteem -Identify "triggers" that set off flashbacks, anxiety attacks, and other symptoms -Relieve wounding caused by others' blaming and insensitivity -Gain a sense of empowerment and hope for the future

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?