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Hey!
I just saw the link for your article on the main page of Associated Content...way cool!!
posted by
DarrkeThoughts
on August 8, 2006 at 3:14 PM
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Thanks Darrke
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 8:42 AM
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Sunny
Right on the button!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 8:42 AM
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Swft
PTSD is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is often known as the Vietnam Vet Syndrome. It shows itself in various forms and you probably witnessed some signs in your son when he came home. One doesn't have to see combat in order to suffer from it.
For me, I went through nightmares, panic attacks and something similar to flashbacks after my husband came home.
If you would like more information drop me an email and I can get some links out to you and recommend some good reading.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 7, 2006 at 8:41 AM
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Good article, Bel.
posted by
DarrkeThoughts
on August 7, 2006 at 6:00 AM
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swftfox
I think it's post tramatic stress disorder?
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on August 5, 2006 at 9:49 PM
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CLICK NUMBER TWO! WHAT IS PTSD? I MIGHT HAVE IT!
posted by
swftfox
on August 5, 2006 at 9:41 PM
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Nicely put!
I was just so shocked by the post... I'm not here much outside of the last day or so. I couldn't believe someone would write that.
posted by
Temple
on August 5, 2006 at 6:21 PM
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Temple
I don't and won't read him. He seems to have a problem with the military in general. Be it from his growing up in the military or what I don't know and honestly, I don't care. I have issues with certain policy and many issues with how our troops are treated once they come home but I won't subscribe to anyone who fails to understand that without the troops they would not have the right to behave like an asshole without being jailed.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 5, 2006 at 6:57 AM
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I left you a comment in the post below...
Just wondering, did you see this? http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/WhiteJedi6332/386355
Apparently, the stickers saying to bring our troops home annoy him. Nice, eh?
posted by
Temple
on August 5, 2006 at 6:54 AM
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Wiley
I knew God was listening but I wasn't so sure anyone else was LOL!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 5, 2006 at 5:41 AM
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bel 1965
God bless you luv, of course He's listening
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 4, 2006 at 9:31 PM
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Sunny
I am hoping!!! Thanks.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 4, 2006 at 9:01 PM
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Bel...Wow! I hope all goes well with that!
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on August 4, 2006 at 9:00 PM
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Passion
I can only pray that somehow it makes a difference. I just do not want anyone else blindsided by this type of thing as I was. I was prepared for just about anything with Carl, I researched the hell out of PTSD and the aftershock of coming home for HIM before he came home. I was ready and well prepared for anything that might come HIS way. When it came to my own emotional health I was completely unprepared and unable to even realize that I was not being a selfish, self centered nut case.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 4, 2006 at 7:54 PM
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Good work!
You're showing us all just how much difference one person can make.
posted by
Passionflower
on August 4, 2006 at 7:07 PM
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LOL Blanche, you know me
EVER STUBBORN!!! I don't understand "no".
posted by
bel_1965
on August 4, 2006 at 10:33 AM
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Hang in there, and keep fighting the good fight, Bel!
Just getting the word out is a huge step! I have to go pay the rent now and get coffee, see you in a bit. Have a great day!
posted by
Blanche.
on August 4, 2006 at 10:32 AM
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Blanche
That about how I feel!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 4, 2006 at 10:30 AM
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I've heard that before from Gideon, Bel, that's nice!
How inconvenient of you!
posted by
Blanche.
on August 4, 2006 at 10:29 AM
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Blanche
There is a saying "If the military wanted you to have a family they would have issued you one." I tend to think that sometimes that is still the overall attitude. We have our uses but the minute there is sign of any trouble for us and they basically turn their head the other way.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 4, 2006 at 10:25 AM
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Beautiful, Bel, that is so clueles of them,
Why WOULDN'T you be affectrd by the same fears, emotions, ,and problems, you're married, living with the same problems, and the fear and the stress. I guess it is easier not to recognize the problem and deal with it, and just pretend it doesn't exist. But there is a human cost.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 4, 2006 at 10:23 AM
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Blanche
When it happened to me, I thought I was going crazy. NOBODY ever warned that we would have these kind of problems. They warn wives that getting used to having him around the house again might be an issue but beyond that it seems they think we are immune to it all.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 4, 2006 at 10:20 AM
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Bel, I read your article, and it makes complete sense to me that the spouse
of a soldier in combat would suffer the same feelings as someone living through combat: after all, isn't fear of losing a loved one, as real as fear of harm to ourselves? I like how you spelled out the symptoms of PTSD: nightmares, outbursts of anger, difficulty being social, etc.
I can relate, I think a lot of people can relate to the idea that you can do whatever needs to be done in an emergency, or even over time, while your spouse is away, but the fear doesn't go away, just because the situation is over, the feelings are still there and must be dealt with.
I hope the Military wives talk radio program gets the word out and starts a whole program. It needs to be dealt with.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 4, 2006 at 10:17 AM
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Pat
Me too, but in all reality we will probably be stuck with the tab ourselves. The minute our spouse seperates from the military we lose all medical and other benefits. The VA will take care of them (maybe) and offer marital counceling but that is the end of what is available to families.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 4, 2006 at 9:32 AM
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I hope the ones who are listening
will hear what you're saying and most importantly, that they'll do something -- authorize funding for counselors or meds or whatever it takes to fix what "they" have damaged. :)
posted by
Pat_B
on August 4, 2006 at 9:29 AM
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Ypun
Thank you so much!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 4, 2006 at 9:11 AM
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All power & strength to you Bel. It is so courageous to think of PTSD & act
Good wishes, and prayers. Shalom. Always, YPUN
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on August 4, 2006 at 9:10 AM
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Blonde
I hope so. This is one of my personal missions. I'm kind of have an idea for my next project in about a year based on the subject as well as the aftermath for the soldiers.
posted by
bel_1965
on August 4, 2006 at 7:14 AM
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Bel
That is awesome.
See, you really make a difference!
posted by
BlondeAmbition007
on August 4, 2006 at 7:12 AM
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I am just a lonely little blog that nobody reads
Yes this is a blantant attempt for a sympathy read!
posted by
bel_1965
on August 4, 2006 at 7:04 AM
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