[snuffymc]

Hello to all, I have just joined and I am looking for any feedback or suggestions on books for use in PTS. PTS that is non-childhood related nor vet related. The result of a 35 year marriage ending. Correct, I am an old coot.
I have read "Mindfulness for Beginners" by Alexander Yamashita.
I am perhaps looking at the theory for using, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)".
Anyone have any personal experience with any material of this type? Used in my case? I feel this may help with my issue of memories of things past and playing thoughts as yet to transpire situations.
Thanks.

[snuffymc]

OK members, if this isn't the correct group to ask for this type of advice, then please direct me to the correct one.
If it is and nobody gives a damn then good bye. Sorry I wasted my time with this web site.

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by snuffymc

OK members, if this isn't the correct group to ask for this type of advice, then please direct me to the correct one.
If it is and nobody gives a damn then good bye. Sorry I wasted my time with this web site.

welcome....
it isnt that this is the wrong place for asking this. this website has many people from all around the world. that means not everyone is going to be online at the same time you are and also not everyone frequents every single forum board on this website.

there is also the fact that this site has a feature called moderation. that means new peoples posts for the first 5 posts take time before they are on the boards for all to see and also those that have chosen to send their posts to the moderators before their posts appear on the boards. my point it takes time for posts and replies to sometimes appear on the boards for you to read.

then add to that this is a mental health website. members here have all kinds of mental disorders, that means when a new person comes on the boards, some people due to their own mental illness have problems posting to new people until the new people have been here and posted about their self for a while.

my point dont take it personally when you dont get replies right away, it rarely happens that a reply to your post is going to happen at the moment that you want it to happen. give people a change to get to know you.

your question.... have you tried googling mbct... here is a website about it and the website does have a book section....

Your Guide to Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

mindfulness is a big part of many different therapy approaches for many different problems in the USA so you might also google the word separately too.

I have used both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness for many years for many different reasons .....multiple sclerosis, stress, relaxation, depression PTSD (from many different things including hurricane sandy, witness to a crime, child sexual abuse and others) bipolar disorder, being a parent, and also a part of my work...

my point combining mindfulness and CBT goes great together. its worth a try, the only way you will know if this combination will work for you is if you try it and see. just like any other treatments for mental and physical health problems the results are individualized and one size does not fit all. for some it works for, for others it doesnt, for me it works.

short version of what it entails is meeting with a therapist for a set number of appointments, talking about your problems, setting goals to solve your problems, working on those goals, learning tools like breathing exercises, meditation (some locations call this relaxation visualizations and guided meditations short version you sit quietly concentrate on your breathing and relax by your self or with a therapist talking you through the process of breathing and relaxing, sometimes visualizing a calm and soothing place or object that helps you to relax.)

[KarenSue]

Snuffymc, I'm so sorry for your circumstances. I believe there is a "PTSD" designated forum where you will receive many responses from others with your similar issues.

In the mean time, welcome to PC, and please don't get discouraged. Many have likely not seen your post here.

I don't have resources to name for you, but bet the other forum category will have lots. I was just diagnosed 3 days ago with PTSD, among other things. I'm just now figuring out what it means to me and how I will combat it.

Please don't feel ignored, dear.

FYI: I'm 57, so assuming I'm in your age range. All ages of people are members here.

Originally Posted by snuffymc

OK members, if this isn't the correct group to ask for this type of advice, then please direct me to the correct one.
If it is and nobody gives a damn then good bye. Sorry I wasted my time with this web site.

I apologize for the delay.

I found a link that you may find helpful (let me know if it is or isn't):

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

[KarenSue]

Here is a link to the PTSD forum. Post-traumatic Stress - Forums at Psych Central

Good luck. Also, the community liaisons are most helpful. You can PM one for assistance in navigating this site and helping you chose which forum is best to post a thread for your circumstances. Here is a link to the community staff: Forums at Psych Central - Show Groups I do hope this helps.

P.S. I personally like CANDC She seems quicker on replying. But to be fair, I don't know most of the others.