Based on a series of interviews of PTSD sufferers, and the factors that complicate this disorder.
“Ghosts; The Unseen Disorder of PTSD”, due for publishing late 2015, is not the average book. By contrast it is an exceedingly far cry from anything every written.
The catalyst from which "Ghost" emerged is a short story entitled "Hell Beyond Hell; The Marine's War in Afghanistan" that I co-authored with Kent Mullins, USMC (two deployments in Afghanistan). To read more about HBH please see Hell Beyond Hell; The Marine's War in Afghanistan-Behind the Story:
http://joannemooreauthor.blogspot.com/2015/03/hell-beyond-hell-marines-war-in.html
I am including civilian stories as well as Military interviews. My reasoning for doing this is so that there can be an equal understanding of people suffering from PTSD, depression and life-changing injuries from which millions of people across the world suffer.
I want to capture as many possible points of view from PTSD sufferers. All of my interviewees included in this project have been subject to different environmental factors as well as genetics.
This book is written through the eyes of those who suffer from PTSD and its complicating disorders. Each chapter reveals a unique story of a PTSD sufferer who describes their experiences to the readers. It also is all-telling of how each person who wears the scars of PTSD has learned to survive with their demons continually pulling at their minds and causing nearly unbearable pain and ultimately suicidal ideations.
"Ghost" will hopefully give our culture an education and understanding of this disorder and the related derivatives which stem from PTSD, such as depression, panic attacks, generalized anxiety, chronic pain and sleep deprivation.
These disorders cause an infinite loop of pain in PTSD patients; one with which they live 24-hours per day. It’s time to stop chastising and ostracizing those who suffer from this disorder. I’m firm in the belief that this is done out of both ignorance and fear. I feel that it is my moral duty to teach that people with PTSD are survivors, not society’s outcasts!
An epidemic of people with these disorders is sweeping our nation.
This book also addresses the cruelty from society that, thus far in my writing and interviews, every single person with conditions such as PTSD or depression, etc. has endured in one way or another.
Whether it's being flagrantly ostracized by family members, old friends who turn out to be not friends at all, or having humanity in general turn their backs on these people, the emotional pain, isolation, anger and loneliness is always the same.
Blatant rejection is a common denominator which is shared by these individuals.
This exceptional book, Celebrating the Gift of Being Alive, has the perfect thoughts and words for birthdays, graduations, engagements, marriages, and any life celebration or family tradition.
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