What do you know about PTSD?

2020-06-05T12:54:38-04:00

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Here are just a few important facts to know about PTSD:

1. Not all veterans or military members have or will ever develop PTSD. Actually, according to the National Center for PTSD, only about 11-20% of those who served in OIF or OEF have PTSD in a given year.
2. PTSD is not a "veteran only" issue; it can affect anyone that experiences or witnesses a life-threatening or traumatizing event. This includes adults, children, veterans and civilians alike!
3. PTSD is NOT a weakness, but left untreated it can certainly impact many areas of one's life. The good news is...
4. PTSD treatment works. There are many evidence-based treatment options for PTSD. The most important step is to reach out for help if you need it. The sooner you get treatment, the sooner you can get back to better.

Cohen Veterans Network offers confidential, effective, evidence-based PTSD treatments for veterans and military family members. Find your care near you!

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jun 5 at 2020 12:56 PM

2020-06-05T12:56:04-04:00

I have a mild case of PTSD.

Response by Jack Powell made Jun 5 at 2020 1:21 PM

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I'm sure I don't know all I need to know, but i'm trying to find out all I can since madeintheusabyveterans.com will start manufacturing & marketing "My Chair" Rocker, Vonkey the Bouncey Donkey & Timeout Tina in a few days.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jun 5 at 2020 4:48 PM

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@ Cohen Veterans Network: I am the coach of my Facebook group: 'Group for Police Officers: Suicidal/Depressed/PTSD.'
All who feel the need, are Most Lovingly welcome to join.
-With All of My Love, Margaret C. Higgins U.S. Army Retired: coach

Response by PVT Mark Zehner made Jun 5 at 2020 6:32 PM

2020-06-05T18:32:11-04:00

Thank you!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 5 at 2020 10:13 PM

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I know that too many commit suicide. We need to work on that.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 7 at 2020 9:20 PM

2020-06-07T21:20:08-04:00

I know it sucks big time.

Response by SPC Ed Galofre made Jun 10 at 2020 12:18 AM

2020-06-10T00:18:17-04:00

Tell me about it!!!

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2020 10:18 AM

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They deserve eternal peace for their sacrifices made with conviction.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 14 at 2020 11:41 AM

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1. Stop thinking of ways to die and replace it with reasons to live. 2. Understand PTSD by separating the symptoms. 3. Use coping skills to address the symptoms.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 14 at 2020 7:04 PM

2020-06-14T19:04:07-04:00

If anyone is interested I wrote a PTSD paper.

Response by SSgt Richard Kensinger made Jun 19 at 2020 11:59 AM

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Based on my clinical research on combat trauma dating back to WW Two to the post 911 conflicts. I find complicated PTSD, along w/ other major symptoms which I believe is an understandable reaction to the repeated exposures to the insanity of war.
Rich

Response by SSgt Dale Wysinger made Jun 21 at 2020 4:16 PM

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PTSD is probably the worst thing that ever happened to me!! It wrecked my life, my marriage, my ability to interact with my children, everything! It took YEARS to get back on my feet and learn how to LIVE! I deal with it every day; but now know how to keep it in perspective.

Response by CW2 Jalistair B made Jun 22 at 2020 12:36 AM

2020-06-22T00:36:43-04:00

Probably not going to be real popular on this thread but for the most part I think PTSD is abused. There are some clear cases of PTSD but most of the people I run into who "suffer" from PTSD never left the FOB, never saw combat (other than a few inbound rockets) leading me to think they either worked themselves into a frenzy (meaning they have a different problem than PTSD) or they simply are lying about it. Why lie? Well you can always attempt to get a larger VA disability check and whenever you have a failure in life you always have the "PTSD" that you can blame disavowing you of all responsibility of your failure. The abusers are ruining my perception and that of others towards everyone claiming PTSD to include those who have the real deal.

That's my rant, I'll get off my soapbox now.

Response by PFC Donnie Harold Harris made Jun 24 at 2020 2:10 PM

2020-06-24T14:10:12-04:00

What I know about PTSD- It never stops. Your wife cannot help your priest with your paycheck or Other activities. What I know about PTSD it lives as if on its own. It is everywhere under every sheet, behind each curtain an in every cheer. It is you that is PTSP not them.