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Robin Williams was notorious for spending a lot of time with troops downrange and with wounded warriors back home. I'm wondering now if he was seeing in the soldiers suffering from PTSD what he was experiencing himself - depression, suicidal thoughts, etc... I'm starting (I think) to realize that he spent so much time doing USO shows and meeting with troops/wounded warriors because he was seeing his demons inside of them and he felt that by helping the troops, he could help himself.
I think we see the same thing in troops suffering from PTSD. They want to reach out to military/wounded warrior communities post-service as a therapy in a sense. To be around those suffering like them as it makes it seem or feel normal vs feeling like you're the only one dealing with it.
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I think we see the same thing in troops suffering from PTSD. They want to reach out to military/wounded warrior communities post-service as a therapy in a sense. To be around those suffering like them as it makes it seem or feel normal vs feeling like you're the only one dealing with it.
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Interesting theory and one that would require some deep introspection. I saw him at a USO show and he really did seem to thrive, not just enjoy, but THRIVE on the interaction with the troops. You may be on to something here, Sir.
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MAJ (Join to see) Sir that is a very thought provoking theory. He was as genuine as they come, that's for sure.
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Sir,
Great post this is a very unique idea. The struggles of mental illness transcend career choice.
Great post this is a very unique idea. The struggles of mental illness transcend career choice.
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