brainstatetech.com — The VA has seen a tenfold increase in PTSD cases in the last year. According to the VA, more than 37,000 Vets of Iraq and Afghanistan are suffering from Mental Health disorders, and more than 16,000 have already been diagnosed with PTSD.
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superfarstuckerNov 13, 2007
We were given a 'briefing' because our brigade has been selected for deployment to Iraq that suggested the incidence of PTSD is MUCH higher than this, especially among those participating in 'high-tempo' combat operations. It's called "battle mind" or some shens.You can go to 'www.battlemind.org' to see for yourself. A direct link to the brochure that implies over 100,000 US military personnel have some form of ptsd : <a class="user" href="http://tinyurl.com/39zlgm">http://tinyurl.com/39zlgm</a>"PTSD symptoms are common after combat (10-20% of Soldiers) and often lead to excessive alcohol use and aggression."On the order of millions of US military have been deployed overseas.other interesting information..."Almost 90% of Soldiers know someone who has been seriously injured or killed. "This will be my second time in theatre.. scared s**tless because we've (as a brigade) been assigned to convoy 'security' this time around. Translation: get blown the f**k up.
nickerbockerNov 13, 2007
My cousin was with the initial invasion forces with the Marines as a field medic. He came back from his first tour, they diagnosed him with PTSD and later sent him back!
Closed AccountNov 13, 2007
I would say almost 100 percent of people in the USA know somebody that has been seriously injured or killed or lost a loved one, or [INSERT TRAGIC EVENT HERE]. This doesn't mean anything.
Closed AccountNov 13, 2007
Yes -- unfortunately there are a lot of weak-kneed people in the U.S. these days.
madogreNov 14, 2007
What bothers me about this is that so many licensed psychologists don't really understand PTSD. They see it as the same thing for a Veteran as it is for a girl who suffers rape, or a victim of a car crash. It's not. They don't take into account the Mark of Cain syndrome and the damage on spiritual/ethical levels. There is also a huge self worth component that since the solider isn't a kid, is just ignored.I've worked with a lot of vets studying for my psychology degree because Combat PTSD was my specialty... because I have it too. Combat does change you inside... it feels like you lose a piece of your soul. Especially if you were aggressive and engaged and opposing force directly in some manner. I can't explain it but those that have experienced combat can understand what I mean. Let me make this very clear and simple to all of you out there that have a loved one that suffers from Combat PTSD... 1. Let them know they are still loved.2. Let them know they are valuable and have important contributions to make to their family, friends, and community.3. Let them know they are respected - not just for what they did, their sacrifices, but also for who they are... and that they are still the same person they were before they went into battle.What they don't need is to be treated like children, to be looked down upon, and to be coddled and/or treated like they are toxic.
kizardlingNov 24, 2007
Damn... Sorry, didn't mean to bury this comment... there really needs to be a way to un-bury...
thesavantDec 1, 2007
f**k you. Maybe you should figure out how PTSD manifests before you make that claim. PTSD doesn't work that way. Ignorant bastard.
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