Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) is real. Those of us diagnosed with it live with guilt, anxiety, anger, fears & self-worth issues. We also live with intrusive thoughts, nightmares, insomnia & a mind that wont shut off. As Warriors we are taught not to talk about these things. To put that shit away til later. We were taught that PTSD means youre weak & youre unreliable. So we bury everything. Hide it. Every 65 minutes a Veteran dies from suicide because of PTSD. From a lack of treatment/therapy, improper treatment/therapy or from a fear of reaching out because of the crazy vet stigma associated with Combat PTSD. These are bullshit reasons. I take this personally because I almost became a statistic, just another crazy vet that committed suicide. This issue needs to be corrected. If someone trusts you enough to open up then have the testicular fortitude to listen. Sometimes we just need someone that will listen without judging. Be supportive & encouraging. Be forgiving. Be strong. Were only asking that you love us. Is that too much to ask? Really?
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 05:42:01 +0000
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