Posted on Jul 10, 2014
For my Bible scholars, I would like to engage you with a discussion on who had PTSD in the Bible.
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Saul and David as traumatized warrior kings.
Saul committed atrocities, flew into violent rages,
turned against David and other friends, murdered
priests and holy women. We are told, “The spirit
of God left him, and an evil spirit sent by the Lord
tormented him.” (Samuel 16:14). Traditional cultures
have always known of this wound. They
understood that the wound was also spiritual,
moral and holistic in its essence. For example, the
Sioux people called the wound “the spirits leave
him.” The Xhosa of South Africa call it kanene,
which is, according to paratroop veteran Roger
Brooke, a Duquesne University professor of psychology,
“the warrior’s insight into the depth and
burden that follows him — like your shadow that
always follows you and reminds you of what you
have done.”
Saul committed atrocities, flew into violent rages,
turned against David and other friends, murdered
priests and holy women. We are told, “The spirit
of God left him, and an evil spirit sent by the Lord
tormented him.” (Samuel 16:14). Traditional cultures
have always known of this wound. They
understood that the wound was also spiritual,
moral and holistic in its essence. For example, the
Sioux people called the wound “the spirits leave
him.” The Xhosa of South Africa call it kanene,
which is, according to paratroop veteran Roger
Brooke, a Duquesne University professor of psychology,
“the warrior’s insight into the depth and
burden that follows him — like your shadow that
always follows you and reminds you of what you
have done.”
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Jonah, I'd have some issues after being swallowed by a large fish/whale. PTSD is not locked down to just combat personnel.
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis
SPC Smith:
You are absolutely correct you have childhood PTSD, intergenerational PTSD, and PTSD is a complex trauma.
You are absolutely correct you have childhood PTSD, intergenerational PTSD, and PTSD is a complex trauma.
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LCpl Steve Wininger
CH (CPT) Heather Davis SPC Christopher Smith SSgt (Join to see) How do you approach and talk to someone you think may have childhood PTSD, but they may not be open to hear it?
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SPC Christopher Smith
LCpl Steve Wininger I'm no doctor, but for those people, I'd do what I do for friends whom I believe might be suicidal. Being around at the right time, and sharing your issues sometimes build the bridge for connection. Also respect that we all hall differently. Some people want to numb the pain, others want help. All you can do is be a shoulder to lean on (less paying for a habit). When they are ready to get help be there to help them find it.
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LCpl Steve Wininger
I do not think this person is suicidal, nor do they abuse drugs or alcohol. However, it prevents them from having lasting relationships. I believe the trauma caused in this person's past prevents them from letting others get too close. I can definitely see where this person is living behind self made walls to keep from getting hurt. There are other things, but I cannot go into them in an open forum. I just believe this person's past is preventing them from living life outside the wall.
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Yes!! Humans have been dealing with PTSD forever. Suffering is not because the Spirit of God has left you but we suffer because we are not persistently searching and growing our wisdom of and through Him. The more we educate ourselves on His Word and Believe His teachings the easier it can be to handle life situations/struggles. By giving yourself wholeheartedly to His Plan we can rid ourselves of the shame, worry, stress, and sadness. Through Him we can live a life filled with Joy no matter what the circumstances!!
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CH (CPT) Heather Davis _ I will be taking Anger Management Programs at the end of this month as a prophylactic attempt to help with anxiety and stress-related issues. As well, I know Christ has my back and that is where my ultimate power resides.
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SPC Charles Brown
Well said SSgt (Join to see). We all need the Higher Power in our daily lives. No matter what Religious denomination we are all brothers and sisters. Not just in military service, but in Christ's or whomever you choose to honor, as well.
CH (CPT) Heather Davis I have read my Bible many times and I could say that Elijah had PTSD, but I am unsure. So I will stick with that as my final answer.
CH (CPT) Heather Davis I have read my Bible many times and I could say that Elijah had PTSD, but I am unsure. So I will stick with that as my final answer.
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