Have you seen The Path to Recovering from PTSD Video?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 16:23:08 -0500

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.

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...

Response by CSM Carl Cunningham made Nov 27 at 2015 4:35 PM

CSM Carl Cunningham — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 16:35:03 -0500

It gives one hope that they can/will overcome the hardships they have been through during this war.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Nov 27 at 2015 5:05 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 17:05:59 -0500

No COL Mikel J. Burroughs I had not seen the Path to Recovering from PTSD Video. Thanks for sharing the link and continuing to draw attention to PTSD and the efforts to help those who are suffering from PTSD.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Nov 27 at 2015 5:39 PM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 17:39:26 -0500

At a training session for The Soldier's Project, hosted by WA State Dept Of Veterans Affairs, I was really thrilled to see the number of veterans besides myself who donate time to helping vets who are struggling. It's a very powerful thing...

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Nov 27 at 2015 8:49 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 20:49:38 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs, Thank you for the video. These people are very frank; and I like that.
I was diagnosed with PTSD, by my current psychiatrist; because of all of the trauma that I have been through.
I was typing my symptoms in another Rally Point discussion. I was afraid to say that...
...I go into Rages in the morning-especially-when I am trying to get ready to go to an appointment. (Have to be somewhere at or before a specific time.)
I also cannot Stand loud and shocking noises.
I have called the Veterans Crisis Line, a church called Silent Unity (PH# 1-800-NOW-PRAY): where they either make up or read a prayer for me, and the Advice Nurse at my local VA. All seemed to totally understand.

Response by Sgt Joe LaBranche made Nov 27 at 2015 9:23 PM

Sgt Joe LaBranche — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 21:23:14 -0500

Recovery is a journey that has no ending or final destination!

Response by Sgt Kelli Mays made Nov 28 at 2015 11:02 AM

Sgt Kelli Mays — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 11:02:57 -0500

I wish no one had to deal with, experience or recover from PTSD.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 29 at 2015 4:15 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 16:15:43 -0500

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!