I have hypervigilance it's not fun .I don't let people get close ,I hit the deck whenever I hear loud noises , I'm always searching for threats and I can't stand large groups of people around me . I don't have friends that know me because of this . And I h e problems getting to sleep at night .... But I don't let it get to me
My uncle was in the Afghan soviet wars ... he said he never felt more alive then when he was shooting at enemies ... he told me he loved war and the stress that came with it ... survival every day he said, only then did he feel joy in life . I think he's messed up in the head, How can he enjoy war and killing !???
It's been 38 years since my younger brother and I experienced the war, and we are still working on the after effects that caused us so much pain for so long even though we both came back from the war physically uninjured. I recently documented our personal experience in my own YouTube video called "The other Home Coming".
We should never relent and we should keep expressing ourselves and telling our story, it's our duty to those who were not there, our mission after the war if you will.
I can relate. I actually lost my fiancee who was a paratrooper for uk division. I've been diagnosed with PTSD in the wake of his passing. With the war impending on so many lives, it is hard to forget those who sacrifice each day to make the world more secure and safe. I'll never forget him. Thank you for your story.
as far as bad childhood, with physical and metal beatings..its said that its something you wont loose but you are supposed to hold it with you like a broken puppie, and nuture your innerself with compassion. Its not feeling sorry but its feeling it and allowing it to be part of who you are. Yeah its really tough to find others who can let you be a "fragile' person.One old school pal does not call "TOO often?! its crap, but there it is. Dr Robin,insightful- on xm-has books, she is on Oprah site
you know I have ptsd too. i was abused my whole life, lots of addicts have it as well. why cant someone make a movie about ptsd that affects people other than war veterns
beccahday, true. Ongoing abuse at home where one is supposed to be safe by people that are supposed to be safe and are not, ruins the ability to trust and be close or even function on crucial levels. Certain music, smells etc. are triggers that can bring it all back in an instant.
exactly. and one can end up like a war-torn veteran, always on edge, unable to relax at any time, feeling threatened by the slightest perceived attack which ignites the cellular memory of trauma, etc.
@demonicspire1 it's unfortunate that you've had that very limited experience with the full scope of people suffering from the disorder. there is no drug that treats ptsd, and it is a very real condition for numerous very strong, very courageous childhood abuse survivors who do their best to cope with the pervasive symptoms in many different ways that have nothing whatsoever to do with drugs. i know because i have a post-graduate degree in psychology. i work with those people on a daily basis.
@beccahday funny, my childhood abuser WAS a so called "PTSD sufferer". I call it not taking responsibility. And I have a post graduate degree in molecular genetics, so go fuck yourself.
@demonicspire1 go fuck myself? because you also graduated college? i'm not getting your logic. apparently, working hard in the pursuit of higher education didn't bring you much personal healing or help you develop any compassion. not everyone who suffers from the same condition handles it in the same way; many people are abused and go on to abuse others, but many also learn better ways. i'm sorry you were abused, and you're really angry and hurt. best wishes.
@beccahday im saying, my degree was ahrder to get than yours. And you yourrself, statistically likely see a srhink. No one in the mental health field has their shit together. My sister worked mental health insurance for 10 years, and so I know about all the bullshit you guys pull. The whole industry is based on responsibility dodging. And see, unlike these mofos, I don't take my abuse as an excuse for anything. I owned it, and don't visit it upon anyone else. Get a real job please.
@demonicspire1 you can't fathom the personal challenges i faced in completing my degree, so it's irrelevant that you feel yours was harder. what's difficult for each individual is a matter of perspective. in the best of circumstances, i have no affinity for genetics, and you're not cut out for my field either. your gross generalizations have nothing to do with reality. i help good people every day, with the full focus of my heart. i'm not a repository for your confusion and anger. good luck.
@beccahday oh this is great. Lets break it down. The obvious "I quit" sentences, pidgeonholing my state of mind. The vague references to "personal challenges". Face it. I could do your job, you couldn't do mine. You also dodged the "gotcha" in where I clearly divined you yourself have a shrink (they call it Psycholo-me for a reason :) ). No, if anything you just serve to reaffirm my opinions about you and your ilk.
@demonicspire1 actually, i had to edit because characters are limited in youtube comments, so i removed the bit where i pointed out that i do not have a "shrink", etc. but in any case, you're just a really angry, unfriendly man who cusses a lot and i lost interest in engaging in discussion with you. i'm sure lots of women do, as you're blind and closed, and you like it. feel free to have the last word, i'll be moving on now. i do wish you well, and hope you learn more through time.
+5 thumbs up for the one that panders to the egos of people who will never be as strong or courageous as any soldier, marine or sailor deployed to foreign lands and seas in the past 100 years.
I have hypervigilance it's not fun .I don't let people get close ,I hit the deck whenever I hear loud noises , I'm always searching for threats and I can't stand large groups of people around me . I don't have friends that know me because of this . And I h e problems getting to sleep at night .... But I don't let it get to me
ArrowSmith95 2 months ago
My uncle was in the Afghan soviet wars ... he said he never felt more alive then when he was shooting at enemies ... he told me he loved war and the stress that came with it ... survival every day he said, only then did he feel joy in life . I think he's messed up in the head, How can he enjoy war and killing !???
Borat911 5 months ago
It's been 38 years since my younger brother and I experienced the war, and we are still working on the after effects that caused us so much pain for so long even though we both came back from the war physically uninjured. I recently documented our personal experience in my own YouTube video called "The other Home Coming".
We should never relent and we should keep expressing ourselves and telling our story, it's our duty to those who were not there, our mission after the war if you will.
shonymusica 8 months ago
I can relate. I actually lost my fiancee who was a paratrooper for uk division. I've been diagnosed with PTSD in the wake of his passing. With the war impending on so many lives, it is hard to forget those who sacrifice each day to make the world more secure and safe. I'll never forget him. Thank you for your story.
ohdeejay 9 months ago 2
I feel empathy towards all sufferers. This condition is horrible and most people don't know how to empathize with those who have PTSD.
Bionuker 10 months ago 3
PTSD from drugs can be really, really bad, too..
TwoPointsUp 11 months ago
i have ptsd. it sucks
terran97 11 months ago 3
war is not normal, war is not a real fight, it is in vain
yoelco 1 year ago 2
This was my dad right here. I have the ultimate respect for people that have the balls to talk about this issue.
azra12341234 1 year ago
as far as bad childhood, with physical and metal beatings..its said that its something you wont loose but you are supposed to hold it with you like a broken puppie, and nuture your innerself with compassion. Its not feeling sorry but its feeling it and allowing it to be part of who you are. Yeah its really tough to find others who can let you be a "fragile' person.One old school pal does not call "TOO often?! its crap, but there it is. Dr Robin,insightful- on xm-has books, she is on Oprah site
TREYOLDHIPPIE 2 years ago
you know I have ptsd too. i was abused my whole life, lots of addicts have it as well. why cant someone make a movie about ptsd that affects people other than war veterns
scans4uni 2 years ago 24
scans4uni, maybe we can... if you have some ideas let me know.
debswildhoney 2 years ago
@scans4uni SERIOUSLY.
MsBloodRedLipstick 1 month ago
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Bob needs to lose the navy sweater and mabe rethink his ample patriotism
stefanzo53 2 years ago
a soldier is a perfect example of this disorder, but countless others suffer as well from experience in other sorts of wars, personal wars.
beccahday 2 years ago 20
beccahday, true. Ongoing abuse at home where one is supposed to be safe by people that are supposed to be safe and are not, ruins the ability to trust and be close or even function on crucial levels. Certain music, smells etc. are triggers that can bring it all back in an instant.
debswildhoney 2 years ago 4
exactly. and one can end up like a war-torn veteran, always on edge, unable to relax at any time, feeling threatened by the slightest perceived attack which ignites the cellular memory of trauma, etc.
beccahday 2 years ago 3
@beccahday in my experience, non soldier PTSDs tend to be pity whores and junkies looking for a quick score of their drug of choice.
demonicspire1 8 months ago
@demonicspire1 it's unfortunate that you've had that very limited experience with the full scope of people suffering from the disorder. there is no drug that treats ptsd, and it is a very real condition for numerous very strong, very courageous childhood abuse survivors who do their best to cope with the pervasive symptoms in many different ways that have nothing whatsoever to do with drugs. i know because i have a post-graduate degree in psychology. i work with those people on a daily basis.
beccahday 8 months ago 2
@beccahday funny, my childhood abuser WAS a so called "PTSD sufferer". I call it not taking responsibility. And I have a post graduate degree in molecular genetics, so go fuck yourself.
demonicspire1 8 months ago
@demonicspire1 go fuck myself? because you also graduated college? i'm not getting your logic. apparently, working hard in the pursuit of higher education didn't bring you much personal healing or help you develop any compassion. not everyone who suffers from the same condition handles it in the same way; many people are abused and go on to abuse others, but many also learn better ways. i'm sorry you were abused, and you're really angry and hurt. best wishes.
beccahday 8 months ago 2
@beccahday im saying, my degree was ahrder to get than yours. And you yourrself, statistically likely see a srhink. No one in the mental health field has their shit together. My sister worked mental health insurance for 10 years, and so I know about all the bullshit you guys pull. The whole industry is based on responsibility dodging. And see, unlike these mofos, I don't take my abuse as an excuse for anything. I owned it, and don't visit it upon anyone else. Get a real job please.
demonicspire1 8 months ago
@demonicspire1 you can't fathom the personal challenges i faced in completing my degree, so it's irrelevant that you feel yours was harder. what's difficult for each individual is a matter of perspective. in the best of circumstances, i have no affinity for genetics, and you're not cut out for my field either. your gross generalizations have nothing to do with reality. i help good people every day, with the full focus of my heart. i'm not a repository for your confusion and anger. good luck.
beccahday 8 months ago 2
@beccahday oh this is great. Lets break it down. The obvious "I quit" sentences, pidgeonholing my state of mind. The vague references to "personal challenges". Face it. I could do your job, you couldn't do mine. You also dodged the "gotcha" in where I clearly divined you yourself have a shrink (they call it Psycholo-me for a reason :) ). No, if anything you just serve to reaffirm my opinions about you and your ilk.
demonicspire1 8 months ago
@demonicspire1 actually, i had to edit because characters are limited in youtube comments, so i removed the bit where i pointed out that i do not have a "shrink", etc. but in any case, you're just a really angry, unfriendly man who cusses a lot and i lost interest in engaging in discussion with you. i'm sure lots of women do, as you're blind and closed, and you like it. feel free to have the last word, i'll be moving on now. i do wish you well, and hope you learn more through time.
beccahday 8 months ago 4
@beccahday also, I call bullshit on you having a degree. I seriously don't beleive you do. Post up a link to your practice or I call shenanigans.
demonicspire1 8 months ago
@demonicspire1 you're silly. :) and i have nothing to prove, and not a single reason to lie.
beccahday 8 months ago 3
@beccahday Sadly, most homes and work places are battle zones also.
Pomiferous 8 months ago 3
This is what many of the 30,000 troops gonna deal with when thy come back from Afghanistan!
amberled 2 years ago 6
+5 thumbs up for the one that panders to the egos of people who will never be as strong or courageous as any soldier, marine or sailor deployed to foreign lands and seas in the past 100 years.
Who would have thought that would happen?
romeosevendelta 2 years ago