Posted on Feb 9, 2016
Should getting our soldiers hooked on narcotics & maintaining life at a minimal level of existence be illegal?
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That's exactly what big pharmaceutical & the medical profession has set as standard protocol for treating PTSD & other brain disorders. Today, the president announces we are about to spend 100's of millions of dollars to study treatment for opiate addiction. Another opportunity for big pharma to create another addictive drug to replace the last one. Stop the madness!
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I over medicated just so I didn't have to deal with reality. I'm so glad I'm clean and dealing with reality now, I have a wonderful family and a great life, if I had kept going down the path I was, I would have become a statistic.
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Doug Macdonald
Congratulations! Keep enjoying that wonderful family & great life. As I ask all of us that have survived PTSD, share your story with your brothers, they need the experiential knowledge, not protocol. Isn't reality a wonderful thing?
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SFC Robert Luscomb
Doug Macdonald - Thanks, it was a tough battle, I did try and commit suicide and am glad I was found and received help. People ask if I'm ashamed of that and my answer to that is no, I believe my experiences can and have helped other vets. I still have my moments and I still break down and cry from time to time but I think about my actions and how they effect others. I miss my fellow soldiers, especially the ones that died as Hero's in my minds eye, I will never forget the times we spent together chasing women and tearing the town up. I have nothing but love and admiration for my brothers and sisters. My selfishness cost me my family and I am content on being alone, after loosing my leg and suffering from a severe TBI and PTSD I probably am better off alone anyway.
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Doug Macdonald
SFC Robert Luscomb, I hope you don't mind a civilian's input. Let me put it in some contexts. 8 yrs ago I was a Senior PGA Touring Professional. As you see from my profile picture, today I am a double amputee with a traumatic spinal injury and will spend my life in a wheelchair.
My current situation is not much different than yours and 1000's of others who live with the memories of a life altering event. I could have written that exact paragraph with 2 exceptions. I was blessed with 2 sons who supported their father through everything I had to face. Yes, suicide (considered never tried) divorce...etc.
The second is I am never alone. Inside of each one of us is a small piece of this greater power. You beat the greatest odds in life. You were created. The odds of that happening are 1 in 199,000,000,000,000. You are unique and special. You were created with a purpose.
You are never alone when you have been through what we have been through. There is a brotherhood out here of people like myself, COL Mikel Burroughs and many others who are working with fellow PTS suffers. Speaking for myself, I am a phone call away anytime any day if you need to talk.
You can find my # on my LinkedIn Profile (Link below) I will always be there to support you & I am not the only one. One day at a time.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougcmacdonald
My current situation is not much different than yours and 1000's of others who live with the memories of a life altering event. I could have written that exact paragraph with 2 exceptions. I was blessed with 2 sons who supported their father through everything I had to face. Yes, suicide (considered never tried) divorce...etc.
The second is I am never alone. Inside of each one of us is a small piece of this greater power. You beat the greatest odds in life. You were created. The odds of that happening are 1 in 199,000,000,000,000. You are unique and special. You were created with a purpose.
You are never alone when you have been through what we have been through. There is a brotherhood out here of people like myself, COL Mikel Burroughs and many others who are working with fellow PTS suffers. Speaking for myself, I am a phone call away anytime any day if you need to talk.
You can find my # on my LinkedIn Profile (Link below) I will always be there to support you & I am not the only one. One day at a time.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougcmacdonald
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I'm kinda biased being I know what its like to be on heavy meds for PTSD. In some cases, those meds are important and will make a hell of a difference in someone's life. I'd ask the community would you rather have someone "dumbed down" with the meds than have that same person dead or in prison for not being on them? At least "dumbed down" he can interact and learn coping skills that might be able to lessen the burden of PTSD. And if it's not Big Pharma, Alcohol is another way of "self medicating". What are we going to do them? It's a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation, and me personally, I'd much rather see my battle alive and a lil loopy than to read about how the doctors were covering their asses by taking them off and he's gone.
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Doug Macdonald
COL Mike Humphrey - There are more of us out here than people realize. Congratulations!!! Isn't it amazing what happens when we manage our own situation? It's become my passion & purpose in life to share these experiences with as many people as possible. Changing 1 life at a time. Share that story.
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Doug Macdonald
SFC Robert Luscomb - Triggers are a critical piece of the puzzle. Staying busy is actually one of the best coping mechanisms. It allowed my mind to focus on current and future thoughts rather than past thoughts. Still working! Again, I encourage you to share you experience with your fellow vets who are suffering.
The more of us that are willing to give back through sharing experiential knowledge the less people will listen blindly to the medical community & hopefully they will start managing their own situation.
The more of us that are willing to give back through sharing experiential knowledge the less people will listen blindly to the medical community & hopefully they will start managing their own situation.
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SPC Tanya Cummings Boozer
There are many other choices for treating PTSD. I have worked with fellow veterans with PTSD for many years now and have rarely seen the medications help, but have seen MANY cases where they have harmed.
One program which has helped many, including myself is Saratoga Warhorse; I just attended this summer 2015. http://www.saratogawarhorse.com/
There are also many retreats, all paid for including travel, for those with MST/PTSD (I am a survivor of both.) which do help tremendously as well. I would like to be able to post links to the ones I know about somewhere but have not found where I can do so, here on Rallypoint.
One program which has helped many, including myself is Saratoga Warhorse; I just attended this summer 2015. http://www.saratogawarhorse.com/
There are also many retreats, all paid for including travel, for those with MST/PTSD (I am a survivor of both.) which do help tremendously as well. I would like to be able to post links to the ones I know about somewhere but have not found where I can do so, here on Rallypoint.
Saratoga WarHorse Foundation - Taking Action. Making Connections. Changing Lives.
Taking Action. Making Connections. Changing Lives.
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SPC Tanya Cummings Boozer
Doug Macdonald - Congratulations! I have been drug free myself since 2008.
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https://acupuncturenowfoundation.org/2016/01/acupuncture-and-the-opioid-crisis/
Two acupuncture organizations have joined forces to gather research "regarding acupuncture’s potential in reducing or eliminating the need for opioids as well as its ability to treat opioid addiction" in order to send the info on to policy makers. I'll keep you posted as their research continues.
Two acupuncture organizations have joined forces to gather research "regarding acupuncture’s potential in reducing or eliminating the need for opioids as well as its ability to treat opioid addiction" in order to send the info on to policy makers. I'll keep you posted as their research continues.
Acupuncture and the Opioid Crisis |
Our Mission: To elevate acupuncture's impact on easing suffering and enhancing health through accurate information about its best practices.
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SSG Sean Honea
Doug Macdonald - Florida has the 2nd or 3rd most acupuncturist by state, if you are or have looking to try it.
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Doug Macdonald
SSG Sean Honea - Thanks for the heads up. I actually have managed my PTSD really well. I am active, vibrant, happy & loving every day of life. I am always looking for alternatives to suggest to the vets I consult with.
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