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If you were raped, are you able to say you now have PTSD?
I’m sorry if this is a stupid question or if this offends anyone I’m just wondering.
I’m sorry if this is a stupid question or if this offends anyone I’m just wondering.
Sexual Assault
PTSD
Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Posted >1 y ago
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Yes, it's called military sexual trauma.
You can keep this in mind about PTSD. What I tell people is PTSD is your brain's NORMAL reaction to a highly abnormal situation. It can come from a long list of things including sexual trauma.
You can keep this in mind about PTSD. What I tell people is PTSD is your brain's NORMAL reaction to a highly abnormal situation. It can come from a long list of things including sexual trauma.
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You can go to a Veteran Center or the VA and let them know you need help filing an Intent To File. You can use that to file PTSD by MST (Military Sexual Trauma)
I am currently working on that right now and seeing a therapist at the Veteran center who is helping me get it written out. Once it is submitted there will be a visit like any disability interview (I don’t remember the proper term) and they will look over your intent to file as well as any other items you may have (for me notes from my therapist) they will then determine if you have PTSD
I am currently working on that right now and seeing a therapist at the Veteran center who is helping me get it written out. Once it is submitted there will be a visit like any disability interview (I don’t remember the proper term) and they will look over your intent to file as well as any other items you may have (for me notes from my therapist) they will then determine if you have PTSD
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SPC Samantha Stapley
SPC Stephanie Mason - I appreciate all of this information. I am just starting this process. I have been out of the military for 13 years now, and my assault happened 17 years ago. I have only been able to talk about the sexual assault this last year after intensive therapy and was terrified I missed my time limit. I did file a report when it initially happened (I was in AIT), but my unit disregarded it and mocked me until I gave up and decided not to continue and graduated.
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SPC (Join to see) - message me directly. I work for the VA and I can be of great assistance to you.
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I also want to add you did not have to report the assault during your time of service and will not be expected to report it on an official level- they will also not reach out to the assaulter, so the victim will be protected
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