scotto 168 Posted September 22, 2012 http://www.todaysthv.com/news/article/2276...reness-for-PTSD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotto 168 Posted September 22, 2012 WHAT TO SAY TO A COMBAT VETERAN: “Thank You” and “Welcome Home” are always appropriate Allow the Veteran to talk about what they are comfortable sharing Let the Veteran lead the conversation Find a quiet place to talk, one-on-one if possible http://www.stcloud.va.gov/PTSD_wartorn.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gran Torino 0 Posted September 22, 2012 Good stuff Scotto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gshayd 3,435 Posted September 22, 2012 Military suicides hit a peak again this year. We had a service wide stand down for suicide prevention training. In some of the literature I read that only 3% of the veterans who have it are seeking treatment. One of the big concerns among service members was keeping your security clearance. I just had to submit for mine again and on the questionnaire now you do not have to answer those questions if you have problems from a deployment. The biggest thing is to listen and steer them towards getting help and letting them know they are not alone in dealing with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mack68 468 Posted September 22, 2012 My Brother was a Navy Corpsman Fleet Marine Force (FMF) attached to marines in iraq war. He has some PTSD but is attacking it like a good Sailor, he is going to school to become a doctor of psychology and wants to work with Vets with PTSD. So proud of him! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotto 168 Posted September 24, 2012 4 ways to support someone with depression Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dupa220 0 Posted September 24, 2012 My Brother was a Navy Corpsman Fleet Marine Force (FMF) attached to marines in iraq war. He has some PTSD but is attacking it like a good Sailor, he is going to school to become a doctor of psychology and wants to work with Vets with PTSD. So proud of him! Outstanding! We love our Corpsmen, give him a Big OO-RAH for me. I went through 11 years as a Marine Corps Infantryman and never had any problems. One Bad Hospitalization did me in though, afterwards. Mine isn't too bad and I know the "Triggers" and can Avoid or prepare myself for some of it. Combat PTSD is much harder to get a handle on. I hope your brother achieves His goals, I'm sure He will. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotto 168 Posted September 25, 2012 PTSD, substance abuse link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mack68 468 Posted September 25, 2012 Outstanding! We love our Corpsmen, give him a Big OO-RAH for me. I went through 11 years as a Marine Corps Infantryman and never had any problems. One Bad Hospitalization did me in though, afterwards. Mine isn't too bad and I know the "Triggers" and can Avoid or prepare myself for some of it. Combat PTSD is much harder to get a handle on. I hope your brother achieves His goals, I'm sure He will. He Loves "His Marines" even 4 years later he keeps up with all of those in his squad...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotto 168 Posted October 12, 2012 http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?feature=playe...v%3DnzWdqMW6ko4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotto 168 Posted December 18, 2012 Military families of deployed Service Members and Wounded Warriors can apply for assistance through Operation Homefront this holiday season at their main site: http://www.operationhomefront.net/ - just enter your zip code to take you to your local chapter and fill out the application from there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavinous 0 Posted January 7, 2013 I am a Military Combat Veteran and I have to say, reading these post truly makes ME feel appreciated. I've gone to the sand box 3 times and after returning the first time there were American flags all over the place. After the 2nd and 3rd time they seem to all just about disappear. Yes this did bother me. Anyone who goes over and is in combat will have a bag to carry with them for the rest of their lives. Some of us can try to hide it from the world but it is always there. PTSD is still new to us all, even medical. So if any of you who read this post know a veteran, read the threads prior to this. There were some really good post about what to say and better yet, what not to say to thank a veteran. Everyone always says they understand and will always stand by that veteran when they go through hard times but in my experiences and ones I have seen as soon as PTSD shows its face the people who said they will be around are as visible as the American flag was after my 3rd Spring break. I say all this just to let everyone understand that ANY Veteran who has seen combat Will and Does have a BAG to carry with them for always regardless if it are visible to you at that moment. Understanding this will help you understand them and will truly help you interact with them. Thank you for the threads Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotto 168 Posted January 15, 2013 Suicides in the U.S. military surged to a record 349 last year, far exceeding American combat deaths in Afghanistan, and some private experts are predicting the dark trend will grow worse this year. http://bigstory.ap.org/article/2012-milita...record-high-349 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinFan77 0 Posted January 15, 2013 Suicides in the U.S. military surged to a record 349 last year, far exceeding American combat deaths in Afghanistan, and some private experts are predicting the dark trend will grow worse this year. http://bigstory.ap.org/article/2012-milita...record-high-349 That is tragic. Thanks for the thread Scotto. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
