Author Topic: Lving with PTSD (Read 2831 times)

Carrel · « **Reply #75 on:** February 19, 2007, 04:44:38 PM »

2- Threads should remain on topic, do not "hijack" topics.

AWMac · « **Reply #76 on:** February 19, 2007, 04:53:55 PM »

2- Threads should remain on topic, do not "hijack" topics.

AWMac · « **Reply #77 on:** February 19, 2007, 04:56:02 PM »

2- Threads should remain on topic, do not "hijack" topics.

Carrel · « **Reply #78 on:** February 19, 2007, 05:18:23 PM »

2- Threads should remain on topic, do not "hijack" topics.

~Caligula~ · « **Reply #79 on:** February 19, 2007, 08:08:24 PM »

2- Threads should remain on topic, do not "hijack" topics.

Dichotomy · « **Reply #80 on:** February 19, 2007, 08:39:30 PM »

Gentlemen

Please lets step back and consider what this thread is really about. As I said in a previous post I can not identify with those who have and are suffering from PTSD because, as it has been said, 'you don't know you weren't there', quite honestly I regret the fact that I did not serve and therefore can not empathize.

If there is someone posting erroneous or false information then it's for them to live with. There's nothing to be gained by starting an internet argument that nobody wins and turning something positive into a negative.

This thread has helped me understand to a greater degree what some veterans go through and makes me even more aware of proper decorum around them. For that I thank you gentlemen that did serve and carry their scars both physical and mental every day. Were it within my power to ease your pain even a little bit even if that meant taking some of it on myself I would gladly do so.

I'm going to paraphrase Tony Blair because America is not the only country that is fighting the current war and the wars against tyranny and aggression that all nations that yearn for freedom have been involved with throughout history.

Only two defining forces have ever offered
to die for you:

1. Jesus Christ
2. The G. I.

One died for your soul, .. the other for your freedom.

If you're posting false information in this thread then, as I've said above, you have to live with that. I, personally, could not. I'm a rotten person with a harsh sense of humor that knows few lines but urinating on a serviceman by pretending to be one is one I will not approach much less cross.

AWMac · « **Reply #81 on:** February 19, 2007, 09:11:38 PM »

It's ashame that one had to hijack a thread like this with incorrect assumptions.

I did my 20. Proud to have done it also.

Was with RTMutt 2nd tour in Korea '82 ~ '84 and then again in Germany '86 ~ '89. Visit Mutt twice a Year since I retired. I retired from Ft Huachuca '95 swung by and seen Mutt at Ft Hood on my way to Ohio.

Anyways, Like I said before Carrel looks like a shades account who's only intent was to hijack this thread.

Mac

Mini D · « **Reply #82 on:** February 19, 2007, 09:35:53 PM »

2- Threads should remain on topic, do not "hijack" topics.

Dichotomy · « **Reply #83 on:** February 19, 2007, 10:08:02 PM »

I disagree sir...

In this situation I would suggest that if you don't have anything supportive or positive to add then say nothing. Send me a pm and call me every name in the book but do NOT dishonor people who have served or the representation of people who have served in my presence. I find it distasteful and disgusting. For that matter insult me in public and on these boards. Your opinion of me counts for about as much as the wino in the Wal Mart parking lot based on what I've seen of you so far.

And by the way... the originator of the thread is known to me and I know a little more about his situation than you do. So, for once I'm not going to be nice and polite, and tell you to shut your pie hole. You do not know what he's going through and to call him someone who is trying to 'one up' someone makes me want to literally vomit. Were this person to call me and tell me he needed a place to stay for a few months my home would be open to him and my family and children would embrace him as a beloved brother / uncle.

REGARDLESS of whether there are one or two people posting here that are not telling the entire truth PTSD is REAL and since you seem to be so cavalier about it I would infer that you know about as much about it as I do about your personal finances.

Here's an idea ... go down to the local recruiting office and volunteer to be a leg and do your time in a war zone. Come back after you've faced the horrors that I can not possibly imagine in my worst nightmares. Hold your buddy as he dies, carry his coffin home to his family, and then tell me I don't know what the f!#$ I'm talking about. Then, perhaps, your argument will carry a little weight with me.

I'd rather support 1 guy that really has PTSD and 99 that don't and are lying (by the way that's how you spell lying) than turn my back on the one.

That man and now days woman EARNED that respect from me. And I'm happy to give it.

Hawco · « **Reply #84 on:** February 19, 2007, 10:54:24 PM »

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Originally posted by Mini D
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Hi mini D I don't know you and you don't know me, I feel sad that you feel this way but can totally understand it, Your right, it's not a badge of honor, or a one upman ship, it's not about egos or anything else, This thread for me was about opening something up and discussing it in a mature and adult like manner.
To be honest, I have regretted starting this whole thing, your post reminds me of the time when I told my brother of all people about how I felt etc, he done much the same as you, so I just kept quiet and didn't bother opening up, I met some great friends in my squad, people who I feel comfortable in talking to, they give a S##T about me, That alone is great for a guy like me.
I would like to respectfully ask you one thing though, If you don't like what you read on here, or think it's all BS then don't post that here please, just ignore it, This stuff you posted is very dissapointing to read, that's just my personal opinion though.
I can't think of anything else to say really.

Atoon · « **Reply #85 on:** February 19, 2007, 10:57:10 PM »

to those who serve(d) & provide me with my freedom. I appreciate my freedom & those who keep it for my family, my friends & myself. I know it comes at a price, and IMO the value is priceless.

Lets keep this thread on track, please.

Mini D · « **Reply #86 on:** February 19, 2007, 11:42:55 PM »

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Mini D · « **Reply #87 on:** February 19, 2007, 11:44:23 PM »

Dichotomy,

You just want to help. I Understand. You can't help it.

AquaShrimp · « **Reply #88 on:** February 20, 2007, 04:42:25 AM »

You can get PTSD from other things besides combat. Also, you can prevent PTSD from forming if you take an adrenaline blocking drug (like propanolol) shortly after a traumatic event.

Choocha · « **Reply #89 on:** February 20, 2007, 09:12:52 AM »

Propanolol only blocks the physical symptoms of PSD...sweat, heart racing etc.. The PSD is still there and other sympoms like depression etc.. will also still be there.