There is an increase in PTSD cases across America. Does this make you more nervous to go out with your family in a military town?

SPC Ophelia Moye — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 12:34:47 -0400

http://www.ptsd.va.gov/PTSD/public/PTSD-overview/basics/how-common-is-ptsd.asp

How Common is PTSD? - PTSD: National Center for PTSD

Find out how many people have PTSD and who is most likely to develop PTSD.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jun 12 at 2015 12:41 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 12:41:03 -0400

No, if anything I feel safer when in the company of military personnel and their families.

FAR safer than in many civilian neighborhoods I can think of.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Jun 12 at 2015 12:44 PM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 12:44:56 -0400

SPC Ophelia Moye, I really don't understand your question. Are you saying service members and veterans are flipping out everywhere down town due to PTSD? I believe I have a higher chance of being struck by a civilian motorist under the influence.

Response by SPC Ophelia Moye made Jun 12 at 2015 1:49 PM

SPC Ophelia Moye — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 13:49:52 -0400

It honestly does not make a huge difference to me. Safer in-deed. We are always praying wherever we go. Sad to say (more upset than sad), but we were victims of a crime some months ago in a non-military town. This comes from something that was stated last week by a friend of mines. She was nervous about going to the local mall in fear that a military person would have a "PTSD moment", flip out and start shooting everyone. We had a long conversation about it and I think she feels a little differently now, but unfortunately, I am sure there are others who feel the same way she did/does.

Response by SSG James Arlington made Jun 12 at 2015 4:28 PM

SSG James Arlington — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:28:13 -0400

No. I wrote about buddies fighting with PTSD.

Response by SCPO Lee Pradia made Jun 12 at 2015 4:35 PM

SCPO Lee Pradia — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:35:28 -0400

I have PTSD, and I have no thoughts or intentions of harming myself or anyone else, and i feel safe on and near the base where i live. I think that's the point of your question.