Posted by Smeegle on December 21, 2004, at 19:33:18
In reply to vet benefits? » Smeegle, posted by badhaircut on December 20, 2004, at 7:32:56
It was only after his discharge that his problems came to a head. It may take some time, but we will get him the help he needs, with or without their assistance. I am keeping all the articles that are being printed recently (NY Times 12/16; People 12/13, etc) about PTSD. Most of these articles seem to indicate that even if they recognize that they are having symptoms, asking for help is (indirectly & subtly) discouraged and considered a weakness. On the surface they make it look like they are on top of it, but they aren't. Heck, most of these kids don't even know what hit them until something drastic happens.
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