PTSD

June 27, 2015

June 27th is national PTSD awareness day. PTSD Awareness Bracelet

It is estimated* that 1 in 8 returning soldiers suffer from PTSD and 22 Veterans commit suicide each day.

PTSD can be caused from:

The intensity of the trauma
Being hurt or losing a loved one
Being physically close to the traumatic event
Feeling you were not in control
Having a lack of support after the event

Signs that you may be experiencing post traumatic stress disorder:

Feeling upset by things that remind you of what happened
Having nightmares, vivid memories, or flashbacks of the event that make you feel like it’s happening all over again
Feeling emotionally cut off from others
Feeling numb or losing interest in things you used to care about
Becoming depressed
Thinking that you are always in danger
Feeling anxious, jittery, or irritated
Experiencing a sense of panic that something bad is about to happen
Having difficulty sleeping
Having trouble keeping your mind on one thing
Having a hard time relating to and getting along with your spouse, family, or friends

Source: http://veteransandptsd.com & http://maketheconnection.net

Programs like ours and through Veteran Affairs Veterans are able to rehabilitate in to the community and workforce at their own pace and are given the tools and confidence to move on through their struggles.

If you feel that you may be experiencing PTSD and need some guidance please click here to seek help and gain more knowledge.