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RP Members and Connections there are many causes for PTSD that our veterans and active service members of all branches can suffer from, as well as our military families, and the civilians who live in our very own neighborhoods and communities around us. I just wanted to share this information with everyone - most of you know it, but for those that have questions here you go. I'm by no means an expert in this area, but the video provides a great level of understanding for all of us to be cognitive of.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a very stressful, frightening or distressing event, or after a prolonged traumatic experience.
Types of events that can lead to PTSD include:
serious road accidents
violent personal assaults, such as sexual assault, mugging or robbery
prolonged sexual abuse, violence or severe neglect
witnessing violent deaths
military combat
being held hostage
terrorist attacks
natural disasters, such as severe floods, earthquakes or tsunamis
a diagnosis of a life-threatening condition
an unexpected severe injury or death of a close family member or friend
PTSD isn't usually related to situations that are simply upsetting, such as divorce, job loss or failing exams.
PTSD develops in about 1 in 3 people who experience severe trauma. It isn't fully understood why some people develop the condition while others don't. However, certain factors appear to make some people more likely to develop PTSD.
If you've had depression or anxiety in the past, or you don't receive much support from family or friends, you're more susceptible to developing PTSD after a traumatic event.
There may also be a genetic factor involved in PTSD. For example, having a parent with a mental health problem is thought to increase your chances of developing the condition.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a very stressful, frightening or distressing event, or after a prolonged traumatic experience.
Types of events that can lead to PTSD include:
serious road accidents
violent personal assaults, such as sexual assault, mugging or robbery
prolonged sexual abuse, violence or severe neglect
witnessing violent deaths
military combat
being held hostage
terrorist attacks
natural disasters, such as severe floods, earthquakes or tsunamis
a diagnosis of a life-threatening condition
an unexpected severe injury or death of a close family member or friend
PTSD isn't usually related to situations that are simply upsetting, such as divorce, job loss or failing exams.
PTSD develops in about 1 in 3 people who experience severe trauma. It isn't fully understood why some people develop the condition while others don't. However, certain factors appear to make some people more likely to develop PTSD.
If you've had depression or anxiety in the past, or you don't receive much support from family or friends, you're more susceptible to developing PTSD after a traumatic event.
There may also be a genetic factor involved in PTSD. For example, having a parent with a mental health problem is thought to increase your chances of developing the condition.
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Thanks COL Mikel J. Burroughs. My PTSD is from my experience in Vietnam but Ive also been to enough serious road accidents from my time on the fire department. While it never goes away, you learn to cope with it. Lots of things still bother me but I deal with it as best I can.
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I heard recently in the professional arenas and at the Pentagon reports about reclassifying it from disorder to injury. I support this action because without the tragic events or long standing trauma, like service this injury would not exist. The old term was Shell Shock, and though you can not undo what has happened there are things to do and skills to learn to handle the symptoms and effects better. Each are different so what helps is different. Reaching out isn't always easy so please check on friends and family that continue to suffer and be present. Thank you for the post.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
I support that as well "Disorder" just doesn't sit right with me or the thousands of veterans and soldier that have been diagnosed with the "Injury." I like that much better as well. That is good news - keep us posted Debbie Pomeroy Cloud
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Debbie Pomeroy Cloud
It's a whole body & whole person response that effects all systems. That is why a multitude of treatments help restore a sense of well-being. That too is why an individualized plan is needed to support each survivor. It's vital to understand the injury needs support to process and integrate the trauma over time in the whole being. Respect in that journey and the brave souls that commit to this one step at a time.
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Sgt Martin Querin
I believe injury is a much better term. Disorder implies it was somehow a nascent defect in the person, rather than the result of something that was inflicted upon them...an injury.
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IDK...........I didn't feel like I had PTSD. It wasn't until I "said" something one day when I went tot he VA that struck a cord with the doctor that I found out that I had PTSD. Now I have been going through classes and programs ever since....................
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Thank you for sharing ! That encourages others to seek assistance ! We ALL need help & we All need each other's love & care !! Blessings & Peace !!!
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CPL Crystal Pettway, MBA
PO3 John Wagner - Thank you so much for such a great response. I needed to read those words.
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SPC Colin Jenks
I knew I had anxiety, but didn't realize it was PTSD until recently. I deployed in 2012 as a CH47 gunner, have been an EMT and have seen a lot death as an EMT. I finally decided to get help. But the problem is the guy at the VA seams only intent on treating one symptom anger because I mentioned I was there for anxiety and anger. So every meeting that was all he wanted to discuss. Since he's the one at my local VA that determines if more help is needed I don't think I'm going to get much help through there so I'm thinking I might have to go elsewhere.
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