Comments on: Dealing and Coping (Part II) http://www.soldiersperspective.us/2009/12/26/dealing-and-coping-part-ii/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dealing-and-coping-part-ii Military Blog - A Soldier's Perspective Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:17:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Jodi Cartwright-B http://www.soldiersperspective.us/2009/12/26/dealing-and-coping-part-ii/#comment-54040 Jodi Cartwright-B Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:22:59 +0000 http://www.soldiersperspective.us/?p=6408#comment-54040 My Grandfather Vernon Cartwright was in the Army in WWII and rejoined the Navy for Korea. He had all the symptoms of PTSD. And, he did commit suicide on the lawn of his Buddy in 1959. The PTSDers of the previous wars did not have the same treatment that happened after the Vietnamers were at least studied. I grew up during the Vietnam Era in a Navy Submarine Base town, I do understand that as well. My Grandfather Vernon Cartwright was in the Army in WWII and rejoined the Navy for Korea. He had all the symptoms of PTSD. And, he did commit suicide on the lawn of his Buddy in 1959. The PTSDers of the previous wars did not have the same treatment that happened after the Vietnamers were at least studied. I grew up during the Vietnam Era in a Navy Submarine Base town, I do understand that as well.

]]> By: Susan http://www.soldiersperspective.us/2009/12/26/dealing-and-coping-part-ii/#comment-54036 Susan Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:11:24 +0000 http://www.soldiersperspective.us/?p=6408#comment-54036 You brought a tear to my eyes. It's hard to come home. The pain inside is ever growing. I did EMDR and it made such a difference in my life. I went to a VA doctor and curled up on the couch and just cried. They were very good to me. It's been 4 years since I came home and still the pain is just beneath the surface. Thanks for writing. You brought a tear to my eyes. It's hard to come home. The pain inside is ever growing. I did EMDR and it made such a difference in my life. I went to a VA doctor and curled up on the couch and just cried. They were very good to me. It's been 4 years since I came home and still the pain is just beneath the surface. Thanks for writing.

]]> By: Lorraine Woodworth http://www.soldiersperspective.us/2009/12/26/dealing-and-coping-part-ii/#comment-54025 Lorraine Woodworth Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:30:18 +0000 http://www.soldiersperspective.us/?p=6408#comment-54025 Hi CJ: I have been following you and your battles for a long time but this is my first comment. I am a Viet Nam era person. As a female I was not drafted but had many people around me headed off to SE Asia. Now as nurse I deal frequently with patients who suffered through that war without support and many of my co-workers are Vets. A friend of mine wanted me to write a letter regarding his PTSD and how it effected his personal life. He thought he was claiming PTSD to get benefits without really having it. Sort of a way to get out of work. I took him aside and told him that as he deals with the system to get benefits to not be surprised to discover he did really have problems. He had covered it for years - I could see it - and as a nurse people tell me things they wouldn't tell anyone. Self-deception is very common among Vets of bygone wars. I think the one sense that brings back the pain of PTSD is odor. It can take you right back to kindergarden with the smell of crayons - or as you describe in your post the body you were extracting from the car. My friend did have deep problems and needed extensive digging through the layers he had shovelled over his combat experiences. It is never too late to deal with though. Thank you for taking the bold move to bring attention to the forefront and so sorry that the leadership you are under is not supporting you. I have one son serving and the other was considering it but when then Lt. G's Kaboom was taken off he thought - if the enemy is within - what's the point? Thank you for standing up for what is right - there and here. Take care lorraine Hi CJ: I have been following you and your battles for a long time but this is my first comment. I am a Viet Nam era person. As a female I was not drafted but had many people around me headed off to SE Asia. Now as nurse I deal frequently with patients who suffered through that war without support and many of my co-workers are Vets. A friend of mine wanted me to write a letter regarding his PTSD and how it effected his personal life. He thought he was claiming PTSD to get benefits without really having it. Sort of a way to get out of work. I took him aside and told him that as he deals with the system to get benefits to not be surprised to discover he did really have problems. He had covered it for years – I could see it – and as a nurse people tell me things they wouldn't tell anyone. Self-deception is very common among Vets of bygone wars. I think the one sense that brings back the pain of PTSD is odor. It can take you right back to kindergarden with the smell of crayons – or as you describe in your post the body you were extracting from the car. My friend did have deep problems and needed extensive digging through the layers he had shovelled over his combat experiences. It is never too late to deal with though. Thank you for taking the bold move to bring attention to the forefront and so sorry that the leadership you are under is not supporting you. I have one son serving and the other was considering it but when then Lt. G's Kaboom was taken off he thought – if the enemy is within – what's the point? Thank you for standing up for what is right – there and here. Take care lorraine

]]> By: Suellen http://www.soldiersperspective.us/2009/12/26/dealing-and-coping-part-ii/#comment-54024 Suellen Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:20:36 +0000 http://www.soldiersperspective.us/?p=6408#comment-54024 CJ: I suffer from a form of PTSD as well. I've never been to combat just a really crappy childhood. My therapist suggested listening to Guided Imagery CD's from a company called Health Journeys (www.healthjourneys.com). They have a stress pack that is specially designed for combat veterans. I'm not sure how it works but it does. I loaded mine onto my MP3 player and carry it everywhere with me. When my brain spins out of control, I find a quiet spot and listen to it and it will calm me down. They say they are especially soothing to listen to as you fall asleep. Praying for you to find peace. Suellen CJ: I suffer from a form of PTSD as well. I've never been to combat just a really crappy childhood. My therapist suggested listening to Guided Imagery CD's from a company called Health Journeys (www.healthjourneys.com). They have a stress pack that is specially designed for combat veterans. I'm not sure how it works but it does. I loaded mine onto my MP3 player and carry it everywhere with me. When my brain spins out of control, I find a quiet spot and listen to it and it will calm me down. They say they are especially soothing to listen to as you fall asleep. Praying for you to find peace.

Suellen

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