Study finds PTSD may not be cured by Trauma-Focused Therapies.

2015-12-07T21:21:01-05:00

I could have told the study that counciling for PTSD wasn't a cure. At least not for me. According to this article, over 35 years and 900 veterans later, still had symptoms of PTSD, after successfully completing one on one or group sessions. I'm better than I was before I got group and one on one sessions, but not cured. It's really hell to live with. Not only for me, but my wife too.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is one of the most complex and troubling psychiatric issues that veterans face. Roughly 15 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan vets are diagnosed with the disorder; veterans of the Persian Gulf and Vietnam wars face comparable rates.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Preferred talk therapy treatments for PTSD include cognitive processing therapy and prolonged exposure. Generally referred to as CPT and PE, these first-line treatments focus on the traumatic event as a way to reduce distress. They are the most studied treatments for service members, and guidelines for behavioral health clinicians in the Veterans Affairs and Defense departments recommend use of these types of treatments for PTSD.

http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/benefits/health-care/2015/12/07/kevlar-mind-ptsd-treatments-spotty-success/76773890/

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Dec 8 at 2015 1:24 AM

2015-12-08T01:24:28-05:00

About to go into round 2 of "behavioral & life skills" counseling/group therapy...
whoop de freakin doo...

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Dec 8 at 2015 8:39 AM

2015-12-08T08:39:22-05:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member The group at Virtual World Solutions d/b/a Sponsor a Vet Life (VWS SAVL) uses postive reinforcement and moving ahead in a happier 3D immersive virtual environment among other veterans in a virtual world where they can talk, discuss, and support each other across the country anonymously or by who they actually are. It is a secure environment that can be used individually or in samll groups of veterans until they feel comfortable meeting other mentors or support veterans. It actually will put a smile on their faces everytime they come in to the virtual world. They don't believe in going back to relive negative expereinces that caused the PTSD, TBI, MST, or severe injuries to their body or loss of limbs. VWS SAVL is just another methodology that doesn't use drugs or medication, but in the end they are all about what works for each individual and their families. There are so many methodologies used today - it comes down to the veteran's or active duty service member's preference and what makes them feel comfortable or what is helping them achieve a better place and frame of reference. Just an opinion!

Check out their newsletter to see the approach and services taken in VWS SAVL. https://www.smore.com/x19ep

If you are interested and would like to attend a demonstration first, we are conducting them on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM EST. Please go to this link: http://www.sponsoravet.life/#!webinar-/dxphe

Here is a link on RP to our Group Page for more information, please “follow” our page: https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/sponsor-a-vet-life-virtual-world-solutions-d-b-a-sponsor-a-vet-life

SPONSOR A VET LIFE

Why Are We Waiting for Others to Find Solutions When Each Day Passes 22 More Veterans Will Commit Suicide? It is up to us, the Citizens...

Response by SGT Patrick Reno made Dec 8 at 2015 10:56 AM

2015-12-08T10:56:20-05:00

Had a great friend at the VFW, He passed away last year at 92. We were talking a couple of years ago about movies. I ask him what he thought of Saving PVT. Ryan. He told me he can't watch war movies because it gives him nightmares. He served in the Pacific and in Europe during WW2. Over 60 years later it still affected him. PTSD doesn't go away.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 8 at 2015 1:22 PM

2015-12-08T13:22:01-05:00

I had an extreme amount of anxiety yesterday and thought maybe this is the best as it gets, my new normal is here to stay, and I don't have to keep beating myself up for not reaching point A. There are two theaters of war for me: what is inside and outside of me. I am sharing my thought process of me, and I am not trying to convince anyone of anything. If you feel compelled to fight then I hope you can muster all your ferocity. However, and this is hard to say as a Tank Officer, sometimes your cant alter the Forward Edge Of The Battle Area. I guess I am trying to say you won't win all the battles, but some battles you MUST win and you must keep fighting it.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Dec 8 at 2015 2:35 PM

2015-12-08T14:35:52-05:00

For those who are a husband and wife with both having PTSD, examine unreasonable behavior like not filing taxes for 3 years and spending too much money on stuff.

Response by SSG John Caples made Dec 16 at 2015 8:42 AM

2015-12-16T08:42:13-05:00

I WENT THROUGH THOSE , IT DOESN'T WORK I STILL SUFFER NIGHT MARES AND ANGER PROBLEMS ALONG WITH BOUTS OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY , THEY WANTED ME TO GO TO GROUP THERAPY IN A CONTROLED ENVIROMENT IN THE VA WHICH LAST 8 WEEKS TOLD THEM DID NOT WANT TO DO THAT. SUCKS TO BE THE SUCK