Posted on Oct 20, 2015
PTSD and Divorce Rates for Service Members, Veterans, Retirees
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My survey is shown below. What say you RP family? This is a very personal topic for me. Please add why you feel the way you do, if your marriage has been or is being effected by PTSD, or if you know a service member whose marriage is or has been effected by PTSD.
PTSD
Divorce
Relationships
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Posted 9 y ago
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Any marriage will have additional challenges with a case of PTSD in the home.
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SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS
1stSgt (Join to see) Top, I agree. Should we be doing more for family members of those who have been diagnosed with PTSD so their coping and assisting mechanisms are better?
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1stSgt (Join to see)
Absolutely. But divorce is the product of giving up. Either short term or long term, but giving up just the same. These families must be reached right away after diagnose.
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SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS
1stSgt (Join to see) Top, another great point. In my case, no one has ever provided any support to my spouse, or even offered support.
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In my case, I'd say it would be less likely and I believe it ultimately depends on the relationship.
I draw my conclusion because there is a difference with a Service Member being diagnosed and those going through life suffering without diagnosis. For those that are not diagnosed, I believe it would be a much higher rate of divorce. And, for those with the diagnosis, it at least gives the family the knowledge to understand the challenges they may face and gives them the knowledge to go forward or end the relationship.
I draw my conclusion because there is a difference with a Service Member being diagnosed and those going through life suffering without diagnosis. For those that are not diagnosed, I believe it would be a much higher rate of divorce. And, for those with the diagnosis, it at least gives the family the knowledge to understand the challenges they may face and gives them the knowledge to go forward or end the relationship.
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SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS
CSM Michael J. Uhlig CSM great point. Undiagnosed PTSD is much more likely to be a root source for divorce than diagnosed. Are we doing enough to evaluate Service Members and Veterans; moreover, are there enough programs to support those who are diagnosed and undiagnosed to slow the tide of divorce and relationship erosion?
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I agree that divorce is more likely in cases of PTSD; some people can't handle their commitments in prolonged adversity. Some people also don't take their marriage vows seriously or never had the intention of a permanent situation. In general, the way marriage is treated these days is pretty sad.
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