Is PTSD something you’ve encountered a lot in your past or present life? Why did you decide to seek treatment?

James Murray — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:21:56 -0400

We’re hearing some insightful conversations at PLM about PTSD. Someone was discussing his issues with alcoholism, losing family, job and home years after experiencing military combat trauma. Check out his story and others here: http://www.patientslikeme.com/join/rallypoint (it’s free)!

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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2016 4:23 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:23:50 -0400

Why ? because It not only affects me but those around me as well.

Response by PO3 Michael James made Oct 3 at 2016 5:51 PM

PO3 Michael James — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 17:51:59 -0400

I sincerely appreciate any and all support groups for our Veterans.. I also find the members at RP very helpful, However, I would be Very selective sharing issues with other individuals due to the fact So many do NOT understand, unless they have experienced what each individual has.. Presidential Nominee, D. Trump, has stated that PTSD is just a sign of "weakness".. example of assumption.. He is NOT a shrink, and he did not serve, active duty U.S. Military., Also, I feel that the impact of PTSD varies in severity with each individual, consequently, the actions displayed by that individual .. explosive, withdrawn, (alcohol, family issues, job.. etc.) will equally vary per the individual, and ones experience !!! Just a thought.. Thanks..

Response by Col Rebecca Lorraine made Oct 3 at 2016 8:04 PM

Col Rebecca Lorraine — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 20:04:32 -0400

And it is anonymous in that you create your own name you go by on the site. Many feel more able to log and talk about issues that affect them. PLM doesn't provide medical advice, but more a patient to patient forum and a way to track your symptoms and treatments. I have used it since 2009 to figure out how to manage my epilepsy and other health issues including PTSD.

Response by Maj Bradford Karony made Oct 3 at 2016 8:50 PM

Maj Bradford Karony — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 20:50:54 -0400

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Response by Maj Bradford Karony made Oct 3 at 2016 8:50 PM

Maj Bradford Karony — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 20:50:42 -0400

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Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Oct 4 at 2016 9:06 AM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:06:38 -0400

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Response by SrA Chris "Shadow" McGee made Oct 4 at 2016 10:24 AM

SrA Chris "Shadow" McGee — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:24:10 -0400

Because it was adversely affecting my life, and i was alienating people around me. I was becoming a recluse and needed to reintegrate with the world.

Response by MCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 3:03 PM

MCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:03:20 -0400

Yes and no.

Yes, it's something that has impacted me and those around me for years, however, I have to also answer "no" because I didn't realize it until recently. The more I learn about it and how it's affected me, I gain new insight into, "Ohhhh, _THAT'S_ why I did that!!"

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Nov 6 at 2017 1:46 PM

SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:46:59 -0500

My health and my family was more important then my career When SGM told me that he was going to see that I was not going to advance to MSG I knew I had nothing left and I had a future to take care of and that what I did, I went right to WASH DC and got orders for the WTU after I saw the Doctors and I took care of myself and now I'm better person because MSG or not I think I would of come home in body bag.