EMDR is one of the therapies with a lot of research. With it you don't have to talk about the event in detail and there's no homework to do. There's an eye movement component that's been studied a lot lately and makes images and emotions less disturbing. Once the treatment is done the war is over. It's not available at all VAs but there is free treatment available at different outside agencies. Since there is no homework one of the locations gives sessions morning and afternoon so you can be finished with treatment in a week or two. You can find out more by calling the Soldier Center which is run by a retired army officer (931) 553-6981

Also, there is a new book Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy

It includes stories from combat veterans that they give to explain reactions and what they went through and where they got through the therapy. There are also techniques to use immediately to help deal with negative thoughts and feelings. The techniques can make life manageable, but the therapy can lay things to rest