How will you observe National PTSD Awareness Day 2015?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 10:08:36 -0400

How will you observe June 27, 2015, National PTSD Awareness Day? Do we need such a day, or any day designated for disorder or illness? Do we need a national healthy mind, body and spirit day? Do we need a national 'celebrate Resiliency' Day? I like the sound of the latter. What say you?

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jun 27 at 2015 10:11 AM

SFC Stephen King — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 10:11:49 -0400

I like health mind, spirit and body day.

Response by CPO Joseph Grant made Jun 27 at 2015 10:12 AM

CPO Joseph Grant — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 10:12:49 -0400

I think this is another feel good day. Diagnosed with PTSD and I really don't see this helping in any way, shape or form. The last thing any of us needs is pity or to define ourselves with this condition.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Jun 27 at 2015 10:24 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 10:24:53 -0400

I have to be honest CH (MAJ) William Beaver --- I had not heard of 'National PTSD Awareness Day' before now.

I'm just curious ... is there anything that doesn't have a day or a week or a month designated as 'National ___ Awareness (or Appreciation) ___'? Seems to me that there are even days/weeks/months with multiple designations anymore.

Perhaps this has all gone a little too far and, as such, has lost any real significance?

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2015 10:38 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 10:38:13 -0400

SO many "awareness" days. It seems like the usually cover something that most are already aware of and those who aren't probably won't care anyway.

Response by SSG Izzy Abbass made Jun 27 at 2015 11:10 AM

SSG Izzy Abbass — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 11:10:12 -0400

I agree with you on resiliency. Of course, I' also one of those folks that says we need to remove the D from PTS. It's a natural reaction to some unnatural events and experiences. I think the D drives some awry from seeking treatment.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Jun 27 at 2015 4:38 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 16:38:55 -0400

Send a thank you note to the pharmaceutical cmpany.

Response by MSgt Manuel Diaz made Jun 27 at 2015 9:31 PM

MSgt Manuel Diaz — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 21:31:09 -0400

I think if you want to drink a beer or have an alcoholic beverage of choice, do it... don't need a stupid holiday to imbibe

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jun 28 at 2015 7:52 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 19:52:28 -0400

Well, I have it; so I guess that is how I will be spending my day.