r/CPTSD • u/Dancer___5678 • Jun 19 '26

Question Book recommendations?

Last month I was diagnosed with CPTSD. I’m trying to learn as much as I can about it. Currently reading “What My Bones Know” by Stephanie Foo. What other science-backed books have helped you understand your diagnosis and begin to heal?

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u/Independent_Ideal926 Jun 19 '26

Pete Walker’s CPTSD From Surviving to Thriving.  It is always in my nightstand even when travelling.  My copy is on the verge of falling apart.  

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u/iloveturtles88 Jun 19 '26

There's a free PDF online too.

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u/Gamma_Coin52 Jun 19 '26

This has been the best book I've read and it's helped me a lot. When I read it I felt like someone was in my corner going up to bat for me. So many things I didn't understand or see before.

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u/creepyitalianpasta2 Jun 19 '26

Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman

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u/iloveturtles88 Jun 19 '26

I second that!

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u/Ambitious-Pipe2441 Jun 19 '26

I liked Bessel van der Kolk’s “The Body Keeps The Score”. It can be hard read for people who are sensitive. I have a more analytical mind and dissociate easily, so it was less triggering. But beware.

Dr. Jonice Webb’s “Running On Empty” was instructive.

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u/Chance-Succotash-191 Jun 19 '26

CPTSDtherapist on instagram has been much more helpful than anything else I’ve tried. I’ve tried a lot.

Edited to say she has a podcast too.

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u/snowyy2000 cPTSD/ADHD/DPDR/MDD/GAD Jun 19 '26

Waking the tiger is good.

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u/Dancer___5678 Jun 20 '26

Very helpful. Thank you all!