Posted on Jun 30, 2015
PTSD sign for Forth of July: Are we going to far?
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Lately I have seen this pop up way too much. First, I have a serious issue with those that claim PTSD for little more watching a movie or hearing a war story. This website that makes the PTSD sign was called out by, http://thisainthell.us/blog/?p=60565 , for making up PTSD claims. To make it worse this guy is making money by selling these signs.
I don't need to share my experience with PTSD. I have rode that ride. If you run into a guy claiming how bad their PTSD is then you will often find one that is embellishing or bagging for attention. It isn't think that I like to bring up and when I do it is with the ones that know what it is like.
Now a days many Veterans want to be put on a pedestal. I don't want your sympathy or your sorrow. I just want to be like everyone else, a productive citizen. I don't need to be treated with soft gloves or some preference. I didn't ask for that and I don't expect it.
These signs are doing more harm than good. It makes people think that you can't even make a loud sound around a Vet without them snapping. If fireworks are really an issue then I would ask you to seek hope and visit your neighbors in person and let them know if your concerns. What I don't want is to ruin my neighbors weekend by preventing them to celebrate it how they seem fit.
Do you have one of these signs? Are they really just a grab for attention? Is it be or are we glorifying our veteran status? Last of all, how many of these veterans do you think are exaggerating their PTSD claims? I have seen my share of some serious cases. I have never known one to put up a PTSD sign in their yard or advertise their PTSD.
I don't need to share my experience with PTSD. I have rode that ride. If you run into a guy claiming how bad their PTSD is then you will often find one that is embellishing or bagging for attention. It isn't think that I like to bring up and when I do it is with the ones that know what it is like.
Now a days many Veterans want to be put on a pedestal. I don't want your sympathy or your sorrow. I just want to be like everyone else, a productive citizen. I don't need to be treated with soft gloves or some preference. I didn't ask for that and I don't expect it.
These signs are doing more harm than good. It makes people think that you can't even make a loud sound around a Vet without them snapping. If fireworks are really an issue then I would ask you to seek hope and visit your neighbors in person and let them know if your concerns. What I don't want is to ruin my neighbors weekend by preventing them to celebrate it how they seem fit.
Do you have one of these signs? Are they really just a grab for attention? Is it be or are we glorifying our veteran status? Last of all, how many of these veterans do you think are exaggerating their PTSD claims? I have seen my share of some serious cases. I have never known one to put up a PTSD sign in their yard or advertise their PTSD.
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Those with it, don't want it and sure as hell aint gonna to advertise it.
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That is what I would say. Now a days it is a something that is bragged about and advertised. So many people that claim to have it really are exaggerating. I have no problem with calling out another Vet. Some people see more bleed and gore when they see a car accident and it doesn't phase them. But if you deployed to a base in the Middle East they think you are supposed to have PTSD when you come back. Some gladly claim that for attention.
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SSG Keith Cashion
Great response CSM Uhlig. Would be more than happy to share, but not to many want it.
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SSG Keith Cashion
LT you are correct...some will ride the band wagon (Forgive the Sarcasism) and want a lot of attention. Some will deal with it the best way they know how. Like many have said, in the world we live in today, PTSD is a money maker. Don't get me wrong, those that have been diagnosed correctly, and know how to handle, are usually the ones that you would never really know had it.
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YESSSS!!!! We are... CPT (Join to see) CSM Michael J. Uhlig TSgt Joshua Copeland
Thanks for the post! And for your service!
Vietnam Vets, Korean Vets, WWI vets never asked for such nonsense, as far as I can remember, or Greneda, Panama, Somalia, Desert Storm etc... I personally think far too many people are jumping on this bandwagon...
I am veteran, have PTSD, and TBI, and I call BS on this. Many of the folks who proffer this message, have no reason to. I hear many war stories, and most times I have found those who talk the most have done the least. I was blown up more than once, and around many IEDS, Rocket and Mortar Attacks; including many combat causalities. Yes, when I came home the last time (each time), I was jumpy... but it passes.
If this bothers you, than stay in your house, or don't go see fireworks.
Thanks for the post! And for your service!
Vietnam Vets, Korean Vets, WWI vets never asked for such nonsense, as far as I can remember, or Greneda, Panama, Somalia, Desert Storm etc... I personally think far too many people are jumping on this bandwagon...
I am veteran, have PTSD, and TBI, and I call BS on this. Many of the folks who proffer this message, have no reason to. I hear many war stories, and most times I have found those who talk the most have done the least. I was blown up more than once, and around many IEDS, Rocket and Mortar Attacks; including many combat causalities. Yes, when I came home the last time (each time), I was jumpy... but it passes.
If this bothers you, than stay in your house, or don't go see fireworks.
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It is more to do with getting attention. It is "HEY LOOK AT ME I NEED ATTENTION" sign. Just as you have most of these war stories aren't even war stories. Some of these so called "PTSD sufferers" have never left a base, fired at an enemy, seen an IED, or even been present during an attack. I recall when our JSS was shut down in Baghdad and we had to move to a FOB to the south. We got there and you would often hear IEDs going off in sector. You would think the soldiers on the base were knee deep in it. They acted like it was a close call. They never left the base or were near any IEDs but they had the best war stories.
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COL Charles Williams
CPT (Join to see) -16th MP Brigade (Abn) HQ (more than once) occupied VBC 112 in the middles of lost lake, surrounded on three sides by Baghdad and Route Irish... During the LSR/RSR we had stray bullet bouncing off the walls and pinging around inside... Many days automatic weapons fire go from one side to other (we just happened to be in the middle). Folks would come there (area), just to try and get CAB... We had a crew sitting a bus stop.... Who wrote up a CAB for the rocket that hit the lake 200 meters away - they said it was 25... People are crazy, and the ones that talk the most have seen the least (in most every case), and people that have seen the most generally don't brag about it. "Hey, look at me!"
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