How do you feel about former military having PTSD, PTS, TBI, any form of mental illness?

SPC Margaret Higgins — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:59:01 -0400

Response by SGT Josheua Cooke made Oct 20 at 2015 1:06 PM

SGT Josheua Cooke — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:06:49 -0400

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.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2015 1:07 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:07:24 -0400

They need all the help we can provide. Now, vice later.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2015 1:10 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:10:10 -0400

Get them all the help they need as soon as they need it

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Oct 20 at 2015 1:16 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:16:21 -0400

I have them and I feel like shit.

Edit: I was injured by and IED in Iraq in 2005. The Army wouldn't diagnose me for over 3 years for anything to do with my head because we were busy deploying, or training up to deploy. After retirement, the wonderful VA decides that my mTBI is not service connected and that my migraines (2-3 a week) are worth 0%. I have given them all of my medical records (copies) on the diagnosis and treatment for my migraines and mTBI twice and no change to their findings. The only thing they got right was the diagnosis for Anxiety Disorder.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 20 at 2015 5:43 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 17:43:56 -0400

It means many must survive in order to change to find peace.

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made Oct 21 at 2015 5:41 AM

Maj Kim Patterson — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 05:41:32 -0400

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."

Response by PFC Robert Falk made Oct 21 at 2015 1:00 PM

PFC Robert Falk — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 13:00:31 -0400

After 20 yrs my family made me seek help and was hit with PTSD, depression so I am getting better slowly but not fast enough to suit the family.

Response by PFC John Henry Parker made Feb 10 at 2018 9:06 AM

PFC John Henry Parker — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 09:06:09 -0500

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PFC John Henry Parker — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 09:06:25 -0500

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