Did you know that PTSD may take a toll on the hearts of military service members.

SSG Ricardo Marcial — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 15:23:16 -0400

I thought I would share this. I know many service members are struggling with PTSD, getting the care they need, finding the right doctor or facility. Now they have other physical factors to consider beyond the effects of war and the battlefield.

Take care of each other, and reach out to any you know that is struggling. We are in some cases the only help they have.

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Military members with PTSD face double risk for heart disease

Study of twins who served in Vietnam War found more heart attacks, disease, blood flow problems in PTSD sufferers

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Sep 3 at 2015 3:35 PM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 15:35:40 -0400

The best thing to do is to believe (and pray) that you will beat PTSD - it can be done and has been done by many, many veterans. There is no cure-all treatment that works on every single case - true - but there are hundreds of treatments available and I believe (and pray) you WILL find one that works for you. If I wanted to beat PTSD, I would focus all my energy on support groups and stories of those who have overcome PTSD. I would not read ANY story about how bad PTSD is and how I was at risk for this and that.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 3 at 2015 4:25 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:25:23 -0400

All stress factors have this effect.

Response by PFC Robert Falk made Sep 3 at 2015 4:47 PM

PFC Robert Falk — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 16:47:07 -0400

I have PTSD with Depression up till 3 yrs ago I never went to anyone about anything . I ended up trying to do myself in the wife told me to get help or don't come home. Because of my love for my family I got help and are slowly getting to where I ain't walking on TNT. It might cause heart problems on the person who has it but it causes the same to their loved ones that are with them.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Sep 4 at 2015 12:09 AM

COL Charles Williams — Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:09:37 -0400

Yes