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Yet another example of the media taking something and twisting it to make sales. When the reporter heard the words "Combat Veteran" and "PTSD" everything else went out the window. Should the guy face charges? Yes he should. Does he need help? Yes of course. But what angers me the most is this will just be another example that some people will use to not seek treatment for their own PTSD.
Living with PTSD is no fun. The never ending nightmares, the fear of doing something or going somewhere because you are uncertain if it will set off a trigger. Walking into a restaurant and having to ask for a different table to help with your anxiety. Left to go unchecked and untreated, these along with others can lead to other things like scaling the fence of the White House or worse. Service Members need to seek help. They shouldn't be afraid of being labeled. There is NOTHING wrong with seeking help. Be open and honest with your close friends and family. Tell them what you feel. Get the help!
Living with PTSD is no fun. The never ending nightmares, the fear of doing something or going somewhere because you are uncertain if it will set off a trigger. Walking into a restaurant and having to ask for a different table to help with your anxiety. Left to go unchecked and untreated, these along with others can lead to other things like scaling the fence of the White House or worse. Service Members need to seek help. They shouldn't be afraid of being labeled. There is NOTHING wrong with seeking help. Be open and honest with your close friends and family. Tell them what you feel. Get the help!
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SPC David S.
Yes I agree with you on that the how this is reported as is does not alloy the stigma of mental health issues. If anything it exasperates the indifference of those not familiar with mental health issues. More than likely this individual has coexisting mental health concerns possible psychosis which is the real root of his behavior. And that's what , like your self, gets me upset as this will more likely persuade people not to get help.
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Why is it that whenever a civilian commits a crime you don't often hear them say "He was a truck driver with schizophrenia" or "She was a school teacher with bipolarism" but whenever a veteran does something they NEVER leave out the PTSD thing?
When they do that, no one hears the whole story, they just hear "VETERAN WITH PTSD". That's why we have a hard time finding jobs. That's why doctors ask us if we own guns. A couple of months ago I was talking to a woman from the VA and I was asked about gun ownership AND my sexual orientation. I'll admit I went from zero to pissed in .04 seconds and said "Neither of those things are any of your f***ing business. I'll take my ailments elsewhere." and hung up.
When they do that, no one hears the whole story, they just hear "VETERAN WITH PTSD". That's why we have a hard time finding jobs. That's why doctors ask us if we own guns. A couple of months ago I was talking to a woman from the VA and I was asked about gun ownership AND my sexual orientation. I'll admit I went from zero to pissed in .04 seconds and said "Neither of those things are any of your f***ing business. I'll take my ailments elsewhere." and hung up.
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LTC (Join to see)
I talked to an Army reserve soldier and Iraqi Freedom veteran who was applying to a city police dept. He told me he failed the psych exam. I told him that I believe they may have read into the PTSD thing too far. (He appeared to be very well adjusted to me) The press overdoes this PTSD too much. It could be positive in calling attention to it and developing awareness to get treatment for it. But it also negative by creating prejudice to all veterans thinking they will be at risk to implode on the job. Ironically, the whole doctrine of treating combat stress and PTSD includes de- stigmatizing it (ie recall the soldier-slapping incident in the move Patton) however all the publicity is apparently re-stigmatizing it.
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PTSD is real, and one it is identified, steps are taken to combat the hell it puts us through. It is still on us to get help for it and to be accountable for our actions, especially when we know that we have it.
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
Good point Mark but like I said I don't think its relevant to the press's BBQ of the Secret Service.
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SFC Mark Merino
I just wanted to address PTSD as a medical condition and not an excuse. He is very lucky they didn't shoot an intruder right there on the WH lawn.
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