"The therapist wants me to imagine scenes where I was in combat and imagine them like I was there. I don't want to do that! How can this possibly help me?" Which is the BEST answer you can give to a combat veteran who says this?
A) "That really can't help you. The best thing to do is suppress your fear, control it."
B) "Your therapist is suggesting something called 'virtual exposure,' but no one knows if it helps."
C) "Your therapist is suggesting an effective form of exposure called 'flooding.'"
D) "You should try drug therapy; that usually works, even without additional therapy."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Flooding is a type of exposure therapy where a person is exposed to the source of their fear all at once. This can help reduce anxiety and avoidance behaviors. It is a common and effective treatment for PTSD in veterans. It may be difficult to imagine scenes from combat, but the therapist will guide the patient through the process in a safe and controlled environment. Suppressing fear or relying only on drug therapy may not address the underlying issues of PTSD.

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