Posted on Feb 17, 2016
Calls to veterans suicide hotline went to voicemail, report says
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Posted 9 y ago
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I feel it's up to us to prevent this from happening. Believe it or not, talking about suicide does NOT cause someone to act.. and in some cases it "breaks open" the persons emotions and they're relieved that someone asked. Then you can talk about it openly and help them get the help they need. 22 A Day is a disgrace. Not One More!
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SSgt (Join to see)
Agreed. Whether or not the conversation is anonymous, with family, or in a professional setting it can be the help someone needs. It prevents the individual from falling deeper into the hole of helplessness bringing them back into the light. I truly appreciate you commenting on this post.
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Sadly there are some who suffer PTSD and/or Chronic Depression who are taking medications that have been found to have adverse side effects including the taking of one's life. The VA does have some programs to replace medications with diet, exercise and spirituality. But not sure how successful this has been. One of our RP members who is a Rabbi is very knowledgeable about this subject and maybe he can add some thoughts to this discussion. ???
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SSgt (Join to see)
I would be delighted to here from the Rabbi's point of view regarding this topic. I don't think the programs are an issue. They are just one click or call away. It's the emotions the individuals have bottled up inside leading to the point of no return. They need the foundation of a stable support system to guide them into the direction of feeling free from their troubles. Whether it willing or not the individual must accept the fact that they need help and understand it is out there for them. Keeping everything inside is unhealthy and not a path that needs to be traveled down. Thank you for your response.
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Sgt Tom Cunnally
SSgt (Join to see) - Have you searched My Health Vet for this topic??
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This really does break my Heart! That Hotline could have been someone's Last Hope!
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