Posted on May 25, 2016

For those with PTSD, do civilians blame you for having PTSD?

CPT Joseph K Murdock

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There are some civilians blaming me for having PTSD or having symptoms, like its a choice or its my fault. This really pisses me off how shortsighted, acerbic, and stupid some folks can be.

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SPC Brian Mason

Posted 8 y ago

Shit Civilians Say to Veterans

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There's a negative stigma on soldiers already. Too many civilians tend to ask the wrong questions. This is just one of many videos where they (civilians) are clueless and more often than not, ignorant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Esni1RbwU

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CPT Joseph K Murdock

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Yep that is how truths start.

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PFC Dalton Rupert

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I recommend the video from Ranger Up Veteran monologue, the shit I hear on a day to day basis at work is their version exactly.

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TSgt Dawn Premock

Posted 8 y ago

Unless I tell my story, people are quick to judge and blame me.

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CPT Joseph K Murdock

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Those people just piss me off to no end.

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SPC Brian Mason

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I don't like retelling my experiences in-depth frequently; especially to strangers. People need to educate themselves on how to communicate to soldiers.

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