Tag: Ptsd
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Steps I have taken to help combat PTSD
A Different View of (PTSD) – Deny Suicide Through Purpose (DSTP) I was offered the opportunity to write an article for a magazine. Like most, I have a lot to say but do not particularly care to be heard. Ironically, though the article had little depth, I felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. I wanted…
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The trouble with PTSD
The trouble with PTSD — post-traumatic stress disorder is that everyone can see the signs except the person who is suffering from the condition. The person suffering is caught up in a fog. A person with PTSD can see the symptoms of the disorder in another person, but they’re unable most of the time to…
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Is Marijuana an Effective Treatment for Veterans?
As we discussed last week, the process of medicating veterans with opioid painkillers has serious drawbacks. Post traumatic stress disorder, which many veterans unfortunately suffer from, makes it easier to get hooked on these addictive drugs. Likewise, the opioids actually exacerbate the symptoms of PTSD. With that in mind, Heroes Media Group wants to find…
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Police Suicide: A Call to Action
“Our collective silence only compounds the problem.” ~Chief Craig Steckler (Retired), Fremont PD What is Happening? New York City Police Commissioner James O’Neill made one of the most difficult statements of his career earlier this month, announcing the suicides of two veteran NYPD officers. Deputy Chief Steven J. Silks, 62, just weeks from his mandatory…
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How the Opiate Crisis Disproportionately Impacts the Veterans’ Community
America’s opiate crisis has reached epic proportions. Reuters has recently reported that more Americans have been killed by opiate drug abuse than have been killed in the Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan wars combined. It extends far beyond those typically afflicted by drug abuse, digging deep into middle class America. In fact, it has become so…
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Care for Trauma Patients Shouldn’t End at the Physician’s Door PART 6
Care for Trauma Patients Shouldn’t End at the Physician’s Door PART 6 Patient/Coach Connection Patients may be recommended to the coach through self-contact, friends, family, or physicians. Initial appointments are set with the coach over the phone or email. Appointments are set immediately as patients may be less apt to follow up on their…
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Care for Trauma Patients Shouldn’t End at the Physician’s Door PART II
Care for Trauma Patients Shouldn’t End at the Physician’s Door – PART II Coaching Through Personal Experience In April of 2012, I took my children (14 & 17 years old) from Arizona to see my father in Nebraska for what we thought would be a final visit. He was considered terminal due to an original…
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Care for Trauma Patients Shouldn’t End at the Physician’s Door – PART I
Care for Trauma Patients Shouldn’t End at the Physician’s Door – PART I The Problem: Patients who have experienced life threatening and traumatic events often suffer from psychological issues such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety Disorder, and Depression as a result of such an event. Physical healing is challenged exponentially by such psychological…
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What you need to know about Life for 22 Productions
What do you know about PTSD? Life for 22 Productions is a company that is helping educate people on what PTSD is. Founded by United States Marine Veteran Bruce Beasley who encountered, dealt with and succeeded his own experience. Bruce created Life for 22 Productions to capture the stories of people and their experience with…