This is also a symptom of ptsd, as people constantly try to find an answer for the horrors having happened. (Douillard)
In order to come up with effective treatment to combat the disorder, one first needs to understand it properly and to see what triggers it, its symptoms, and how individuals can be assisted in their attempt to fight the traumas in their past. It seems that the main part of the brain affected by ptsd is the ones influencing the states of nervousness and hopelessness. Its symptoms are basically the main thing in ptsd that prevent psychotherapists is efficiently doing their jobs.
Individuals feel either unable to understand what the therapist is trying to say, or they are simply reluctant to accept the therapy that is being provided to them. In some cases, the feelings experienced by people are very intense, and not even themselves can describe what they are going through. (Beall, 1997)
David G. Meyer's book "Psychology Eighth Edition in Modules" provides insight on ptsd and is easy to comprehend, even for those who are not especially interested in psychotherapy. In addition to the fact that it is easy to read, the book is also concise, even though the author does not hesitate to introduce amusing facts at times. Meyer describes how the anatomy of the brain changes in people who suffer from ptsd and relates to combatants in the Iraq War to bring examples for his claims. (Meyers, 2006)
It is usually not difficult to realize what is the cause of the ptsd symptoms in an individual (for those who know his or her background of course). The commonly observed symptoms in ptsd, "fear and anxiety reactions...
The cognitive behavior therapy is frequently used in the cases of those dealing with ptsd, even though the therapy was not present in the first attempts to ameliorate the illness. This method involves changing the perception of the individual concerning his or her experiences, to the point where they have a better understanding of what happened to them and become aware of the fact that they are no longer in danger. (Falsetti & Resnick, 2000)
Conclusion
Ptsd is a controversial illness mostly because of the unique features which trigger it. One will live on with their memories for the rest of their lives, but by undergoing intense treatment they are expected to show positive results.
Works cited:
1. Beall, Lisa S. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Bibliographic Essay, CHOICE, 1997, 34(6), 917-930.
2. Douillard. Andy Do the Wounds Ever Heal-PTSD and Holocaust Survivors. Retrieved June 6, 2010, from the UCSD Department of History Web site: http://www.history.ucsb.edu/faculty/marcuse/classes/33d/projects/survivors/SurvivorPTSD_Andy05z.htm
3. Falsetti, Sherry a. And Resnick, Heidi S. "Treatment of Ptsd Using Cognitive and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies," Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy 14.3 (2000).
4. Meyers. David G. Psychology, Eighth Edition in Modules. (Worth Publishers, 2006)
5. Wilson, John P. Friedman, Matthew J. And Lindy, Jacob D. eds., Treating Psychological Trauma and Ptsd (New York: Guilford Press, 2001).
