Posted on Oct 20, 2015
How do you feel about former military having PTSD, PTS, TBI, any form of mental illness?
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SPC Margaret Higgins
Oh, Thank You, MSG (Join to see). You REALLY understand; and do not look down on these troops.
From your response, I derive: security, balance, knowledge, etc. You make an outstanding Staff Sergeant; Staff Sergeant Livingston.
From your response, I derive: security, balance, knowledge, etc. You make an outstanding Staff Sergeant; Staff Sergeant Livingston.
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I believe all service members have experienced some form of mental trauma. Whether or not it is diagnosed as PTSD, military service will inherently cause physical or mental degradation. Head injuries from falls, combatives, IED, vehicle roll overs, etc will jar the brain in ways only car accident victims and full contact sports players will see.
PTSD is any traumatic experience that the mind is unable to comprehend. IED, fallen comrades, war crimes, accidents. The service is filled with any number of things people are unable to process correctly. With that said, as a soldier with PTSD, it is not hopeless, and neuro-science has come a long way in understanding how to alleviate symptoms of these injuries.
PTSD is any traumatic experience that the mind is unable to comprehend. IED, fallen comrades, war crimes, accidents. The service is filled with any number of things people are unable to process correctly. With that said, as a soldier with PTSD, it is not hopeless, and neuro-science has come a long way in understanding how to alleviate symptoms of these injuries.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
Very comprehensive and knowledgeable, SGT Josheua Cooke. I knew very little to nothing about all of this.
Thanks for being a hero, and not letting your PTSD get you down. I am exceedingly proud of you; Sergeant.
Thanks for being a hero, and not letting your PTSD get you down. I am exceedingly proud of you; Sergeant.
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SGT Josheua Cooke
I disagree with your statement "military service will inherently cause physical or mental degradation." I would say instead that military service inherently changes your mental and physical health. For myself, from beginning to end, I'd say my service improved mine. In spite of injuries and lots of deployed time.
That said - active, veteran, retired, or civilian, everyone should be more proactive in seeking out treatment for mental or physical issues early.
I disagree with your statement "military service will inherently cause physical or mental degradation." I would say instead that military service inherently changes your mental and physical health. For myself, from beginning to end, I'd say my service improved mine. In spite of injuries and lots of deployed time.
That said - active, veteran, retired, or civilian, everyone should be more proactive in seeking out treatment for mental or physical issues early.
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I think it is inevitable for military members to have 1 or a multitude of issues. Some are able to find healthy ways to cope but many others end up not seeking care and becoming one of the infamous 22. I would also see some verifiable scientific research done on intergenerational PTSD. In my humble opinion, I think there is something of real substance and could create functional takeaway. Look at how many families join, generation after generation because it's the "family business."
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SPC Margaret Higgins
Thank you, Maj Kim Patterson, for your astute response.
Thank you, Major, for your service and your sacrifices.
Thank you, Major, for your service and your sacrifices.
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