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Annette
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War trauma hits later
« on: Nov 13th, 2007, 5:48pm » |
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Research published in today’s Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that soldiers returning from the Iraqi war may not develop or report Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome until several months down the track after returning home. The study of more than 88,200 soldiers found 4.4% were referred to mental health services during initial screening compared with 11.7% 3-6 months later.
I cant copy the research paper here because its not allowed ( One needs to have a subscription to access it ). However, here is another similar finding:
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/health/mental-health/mg18725143.800- trauma-of-war-hits-troops-years-later.html
This is important to be aware of so that family and friends of war veterans can watch out for their loved ones. Be sensitive to any change in personality and symptoms and signs of depression, anxiety problem or substance abuse so that help can be given early and more effectively.
Just because our loved ones returned physically intact and did not seem to be affected initially, doesnt mean that they wont further down the track. They risked their lives for us, the least we can do is to watch out and care for their health.
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Re: War trauma hits later
« Reply #1 on: Nov 13th, 2007, 6:43pm » |
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I'm reading the boards and watching CBS night news right now. 120 suicides a WEEK from the men and women returning from Iraq. Compared to other wars it is 4 times higher www.cbs.com and click on night news if you want to see more. Reread Annettes post and pay real serious attention to this. How can we get the VA hospitals to be more aggressive???
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Re: War trauma hits later
« Reply #3 on: Nov 13th, 2007, 7:08pm » |
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It's one of the things we discuss on this board a lot. We all need to make sure we have someone who watches us for the "warning signs" that depression is cycling out of control. Great posts Annette and to Tony for the "what to watch for." I'd hate to think I ever let a friend down by missing the signs. 
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Re: War trauma hits later
« Reply #4 on: Nov 13th, 2007, 7:25pm » |
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I have a good friend who specializes in treating PTSD at the VA here in Milwaukee.
His main group of patients are VIETNAM war vets. The theory is they successfully sublimated it all after returning home and keeping busy. Now that they are of the age to retire and have more time to think, they are seeing more and more cases.
We all need to watch out for our veterans. It's the very least we can do.
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Re: War trauma hits later
« Reply #5 on: Nov 13th, 2007, 7:59pm » |
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Re: War trauma hits later
« Reply #6 on: Nov 14th, 2007, 5:23am » |
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Re: War trauma hits later
« Reply #7 on: Nov 14th, 2007, 9:09am » |
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The same signs as the acting out signs of an abused child too. (they also have PTSD) Not all traumatised vets actually committ suicide but the self destructive behaviors are doing it in a round about way.
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Re: War trauma hits later
« Reply #8 on: Nov 14th, 2007, 4:53pm » |
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Living in a family with several Viet Nam vets I can say that PTSD does NOT go away with time. If anything, the older the "boys" have gotten the more withdrawn they've gotten.
Over the years, we've gotten used to their little "quirks", but they're not the same guys we grew up with.
This "disease" is definitely not something to be taken lightly. The bad part is sometimes the only thing you can do is be there if they need you.
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Re: War trauma hits later
« Reply #9 on: Nov 14th, 2007, 10:00pm » |
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Read about this this morning. Divorce, alcohol and more are more common.
General Sherman was right. War is hell.
We can only hope that these youngsters get some decent help.
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