Posted on Oct 29, 2016
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I recently posted on RP in reference to people falsely claiming PTSD through the VA. I am all about a spirited conversation with different points of view but it doesn't mean that one should shame an individual for claiming PTSD benefits. An individual on RP attempted to shame a fellow Veteran about his PTSD and knocked RP for creating a supportive platform. What do you think?
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Posted 8 y ago
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I'd like to catch someone shaming a fellow Veteran about PTSD and then we'll see about Totally Acceptable getting your ass handed to you. We have 22 Veterans a day committing suicide. This is for real. We all have our own demons to fight we don't need our comrades in arms adding to the mix. Out...
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CPO Zack Lindsey
It is still hard and. Well I still do a lot of. Dealing with a lot of issues and I think I will be doing that till the time I push flowers up the the bottom I know I have delt with a few but that wall is high and thick
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Cpl Kyle Oberst
Sir you are an enabler.
You are the worst thing for a person with a mental disorder. You will excuse and even defend there destructive behavior. If you want to help tear down there wall. The best place to start is AA. They are great at helping people who are ill.
We can't condone we must heal and tough love is sometimes the only way
You are the worst thing for a person with a mental disorder. You will excuse and even defend there destructive behavior. If you want to help tear down there wall. The best place to start is AA. They are great at helping people who are ill.
We can't condone we must heal and tough love is sometimes the only way
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CPL Eric Escasio
yes very true as Military that is not acceptable at all, probably in civilian world who dont understand or intentionally done for fun.
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SGT C Mendez
CPL Eric Escasio - Sadly, this individual is a Veteran. He is not collecting benefits but he came off as angry and upset at the system. I totally get the latter; I mean, we all get frustrated at the system but I will not tolerate someone attempting to shame a Vet for getting benefits for PTSD.
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SSG Shavonde Chase
CPL Eric Escasio - IT's not acceptable in the civilian neither as many people suffer from behavior health related issues.
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CPL Eric Escasio
SSG Shavonde Chase - Thats what I thought so too at first but not in my case when I came home in 2006 from deployment, probably it differs from state to state. And It happens to be that I used to live in a crappy one before. What happened to me happened and the best thing I can do is get away and just stay away.
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Oftentimes the people slamming veterans with PTSD have no real knowledge of what they are saying. These military personnel who claim PTSD have been diagnosed by qualified medical personnel and are deserving of their ratings.
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Cpl Jeff N.
Sgt Gus Laskaris As usual, Gus is in the black on the topic. Veterans are being turned into the next victim class that need government benefits to survive. Is there real PTSD, yes. Is there as much as is being claimed, No. Do you ever get over PTSD? Is it a lifetime debilitating disorder? There is another possibility to an encounter with stress, that is growth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgJascdvJ8A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgJascdvJ8A
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1LT Michael Bowen
SGT Laskaris, some people do grow from their experiences. You can not make a blanket statement that covers everyone. What you are saying essentially is "Get over it." Some people can very quickly and others can not. It is based on many factors on how you were raised, etc, etc. Would you tell a young woman to get over being raped? Would you tell someone to get over being stabbed? Well, it is essentially the same thing with a soldier. Someone tried to kill him, he has a right to work through his problems with a certified Doctor.
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CPT Duane Caswell
I have been dealing with this since Vietnam and still managed to lead a successful and productive life. There should be no shame in seeking help in dealing with your demons but you have to learn to make friends with them and push on.
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SSG Edward Tilton
PTSD is a mental disorder, for that matter so is Anxiety Disorder. Both are reasons to prohibit firearms or other dangerous items. The VA should be required to supply the state with a list
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