How do I help with PTSD?

Combat vets will normally only talk about it with other combat vets. It's best to just say "I've got your back" and leave it at that.

One thing you do NOT want to do is keep pressing it. If they say they don't want to talk, they don't want to talk.

Tough question. Everyone deals with it differently. Have to know the person and what works for them.

I commend you for reaching out and letting others know you want to help with PTSD. But as several have said, you don't want to "push" it. You cannot help anyone who doesn't want help - and in fact, you could potentially make the situation worse by doing so.

Those who do want help, I hope and pray they get the "right" help because I've seen it many times where those who don't want to live with the effects of PTSD and reach out for help change their life dramatically! I work as a volunteer for Pets for Vets and I have worked with many veterans w/PTSD. Animal therapy may not be right for everyone, but when it works, it works in a BIG way! Dogs can change peoples lives - believe me, I've seen it!