Posted on Nov 27, 2015
Have you seen The Path to Recovering from PTSD Video?
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The path to recovering from PTSD
Hear honest and candid descriptions from Veterans of what life was like for them with PTSD. A variety of Veterans—men and women, younger and older—share thei...
Have you seen The Path to Recovering from PTSD Video?
Check out The Path to Recovering from PTSD:
https://youtu.be/SqjwV-lsVEs
Check out the article:
http://www.addictedminds.com/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/alcohol-ptsd-and-the-military/
We want to help: http://www.sponsoravet.life
One man’s story
Listening to Richard Adams describe the way he steps around ants to avoid crushing them, it’s hard to imagine that for many years he was an alcoholic who couldn’t keep a job, and had a habit of beating people that annoyed him – particularly employers. On his AboutFace video at http://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/AboutFace/, Adams describes how his family begged him to get help, and says that while he was in psychiatric units on two occasions and also spent time in rehab, he always stopped treatment soon after leaving – something he now regrets. In 1994, he tried to commit suicide and eventually found the strength to stop drinking. But, his problems didn’t magically disappear when he stopped abusing alcohol. It would be almost another 11 years before Richard would seek help for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and finally get his life together.
Like so many people we hear about that suffer from PTSD, Richard is a veteran who served in Vietnam. When he returned home, he knew something was wrong but, “none of us talked about it,” he says. “We all tried to go on with our lives and some of my friends did good. Other friends of mine took their own lives . . . died of drug overdoses.”
Today, he encourages anyone who is having trouble coping, to seek help.
Check out The Path to Recovering from PTSD:
https://youtu.be/SqjwV-lsVEs
Check out the article:
http://www.addictedminds.com/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/alcohol-ptsd-and-the-military/
We want to help: http://www.sponsoravet.life
One man’s story
Listening to Richard Adams describe the way he steps around ants to avoid crushing them, it’s hard to imagine that for many years he was an alcoholic who couldn’t keep a job, and had a habit of beating people that annoyed him – particularly employers. On his AboutFace video at http://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/AboutFace/, Adams describes how his family begged him to get help, and says that while he was in psychiatric units on two occasions and also spent time in rehab, he always stopped treatment soon after leaving – something he now regrets. In 1994, he tried to commit suicide and eventually found the strength to stop drinking. But, his problems didn’t magically disappear when he stopped abusing alcohol. It would be almost another 11 years before Richard would seek help for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and finally get his life together.
Like so many people we hear about that suffer from PTSD, Richard is a veteran who served in Vietnam. When he returned home, he knew something was wrong but, “none of us talked about it,” he says. “We all tried to go on with our lives and some of my friends did good. Other friends of mine took their own lives . . . died of drug overdoses.”
Today, he encourages anyone who is having trouble coping, to seek help.
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It gives one hope that they can/will overcome the hardships they have been through during this war.
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This is an excellent video as it paints the picture for those who suffer from PTSD. PTSD is like fighting a battle. You have to identify the enemy as anger, depression, anxiety, stress, racing thoughts, and a pit in the stomach. It is easier knowing you don't have to fight all those symptoms at once. Fight the closest and most dangerous. The targets too far away, don't mess with them yet. However the greatest utility a video or a therapist is HOPE, hope that you can win this battle, then how you win it. Fight the good fight!
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MAJ Ken Landgren
Sgt Joe LaBranche - You got that right. Everyone needs light when life becomes dark.
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Sgt Joe LaBranche
The military does a great job of preparing us for the physical aspects of war, but struggle preparing us for the psychological after effects of battle. This is not just a veteran problem; it's a family problem. If the government is going to send our brave young men and women off to war, they should have a reintegration program that includes the family member. The family members have no clue who is returning home or what their veteran experienced or saw. It sure in hell isn't the same individual that he/she was prior to being deployed to a war zone. Family members should be educated on how to identify their veteran's triggers and taught coping skills to help the veteran and themselves deal with the PTS episode. We cannot lay the full burden of the PTS problem on the VA. Communities must also get involved. It is important that the veteran feels he/she is a valuable member of their community.
Many veterans feel betrayed by the politicians while in battle. When they return home they notice that civilians are oblivious to what is going on with the war. While in battle many lose their faith and feel ignored by churches and the civilian population. The feeling of being betrayed can destroy you.
Many civilian believe by saying, "Thank you for your service and welcome home" that they are showing SUPPORT. This gesture, while nice, isn't a show of SUPPORT, but rather a sign of APPRECIATION. There is a big difference between APPRECIATION and SUPPORT! SUPPORT involves making a sacrifice, which the majority of our population are not willing to do!
Many veterans feel betrayed by the politicians while in battle. When they return home they notice that civilians are oblivious to what is going on with the war. While in battle many lose their faith and feel ignored by churches and the civilian population. The feeling of being betrayed can destroy you.
Many civilian believe by saying, "Thank you for your service and welcome home" that they are showing SUPPORT. This gesture, while nice, isn't a show of SUPPORT, but rather a sign of APPRECIATION. There is a big difference between APPRECIATION and SUPPORT! SUPPORT involves making a sacrifice, which the majority of our population are not willing to do!
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