I recently read a book ‘The Body Keeps the Score’ by Bessel Van Der Kolk. A beautifully written heart touching book, it takes the reader into the world of people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and those who suffered trauma during developmental years.
As a homeopath I found the book fascinating, prompting me to revisit some of my cases to find out if there ever was any traumatic experience in their lives. It gave me a new insight into the search for causation to the presentations we might often see in our clinics. Any homeopath would easily connect to the book, given the details into which one delves into histories of patients.
Not only does it define the problem but also enumerates various non-pharmaceutical methods of dealing with PTSD, which though may not be within the ambit of a homoeopath, will expose the physician to a whole new world of supportive therapies that can be advised and extended to patients through professionals. It is a must-read for anyone who deals with such cases and is interested in the multitude of ways in which our brain processes adversity.
Shivangi Jain
BHMS, MD, PGDMLE, PGDHHM
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