Posted on Oct 10, 2022
As suicides rise, US military seeks to address mental health
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As suicides rise, US military seeks to address mental health
By Ashraf Khalil, The Associated Press
Oct 10, 02:40 PM
Dionne Williamson, of Patuxent River, Md., grooms Woody before her riding lesson at Cloverleaf Equine Center in Clifton, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.
Dionne Williamson, of Patuxent River, Md., grooms Woody before her riding lesson at Cloverleaf Equine Center in Clifton, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. (Susan Walsh/AP)
After finishing a tour in Afghanistan in 2013, Dionne Williamson felt emotionally numb. More warning signs appeared during several years of subsequent overseas postings.
“It’s like I lost me somewhere,” said Williamson, a Navy lieutenant commander who experienced disorientation, depression, memory loss and chronic exhaustion. “I went to my captain and said, ‘Sir, I need help. Something’s wrong.’”
As suicides rise, US military seeks to address mental health
By Ashraf Khalil, The Associated Press
Oct 10, 02:40 PM
Dionne Williamson, of Patuxent River, Md., grooms Woody before her riding lesson at Cloverleaf Equine Center in Clifton, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.
Dionne Williamson, of Patuxent River, Md., grooms Woody before her riding lesson at Cloverleaf Equine Center in Clifton, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. (Susan Walsh/AP)
After finishing a tour in Afghanistan in 2013, Dionne Williamson felt emotionally numb. More warning signs appeared during several years of subsequent overseas postings.
“It’s like I lost me somewhere,” said Williamson, a Navy lieutenant commander who experienced disorientation, depression, memory loss and chronic exhaustion. “I went to my captain and said, ‘Sir, I need help. Something’s wrong.’”
As suicides rise, US military seeks to address mental health
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Alcohol and Marijuana are depressants. Those who use Alcohol to cope should attend AA meetings. I went to an AA meeting at the old McChord AFB while I was mending a broken ankle I got in Afghanistan. I got a ride from the base shuttle and attended a meeting just for fun. I rarely drank but my Wife is an AA member and alcoholism is a big problem on her side of the family.
Getting a little off of topic here. I heard stories of command-directed Senior (E8) Ncos going there for drinking/intoxication issues. I also heard stories of people getting kicked out for DUI or using a bottle of wine a day to survive. Others mentioned passing out in a culvert and feeling they were dying due to drinking. I also know of others who drank and needed kidney replacement. Alcoholism killed President Trump's Brother at age of 42. He had a heart attack. SGT (Join to see)
This article may not have a person suffering from mental issues caused by Alcohol, but I suggest those who are not sure if they have a drinking problem seek help at AA.org. There are meetings almost daily worldwide.
https://www.aa.org/
Getting a little off of topic here. I heard stories of command-directed Senior (E8) Ncos going there for drinking/intoxication issues. I also heard stories of people getting kicked out for DUI or using a bottle of wine a day to survive. Others mentioned passing out in a culvert and feeling they were dying due to drinking. I also know of others who drank and needed kidney replacement. Alcoholism killed President Trump's Brother at age of 42. He had a heart attack. SGT (Join to see)
This article may not have a person suffering from mental issues caused by Alcohol, but I suggest those who are not sure if they have a drinking problem seek help at AA.org. There are meetings almost daily worldwide.
https://www.aa.org/
Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. | Alcoholics Anonymous
Have a problem with alcohol? There is a solution. A.A. has a simple program that works. It’s based on one alcoholic helping another.
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Nothing will happen till leadership makes it clear that asking for help is not a weakness but a sign of courage and strength.
Until that happens our brothers and sisters will continue to die.
Until that happens our brothers and sisters will continue to die.
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