Veterans often suffer from post traumatic stress disorder and  feel there is no help for them. It's understandable that they feel this way but there is help. The Veteran's Administration has made a concerted effort to develop programs that actually work. There are resources available where you can seek help. One is right here in Middletown.

This article focuses on hope and the fact that there are new and better treatments. Friends and family may have to intercede. But it will be worth it. 

What Actually Is PTSD

The letters PTSD stand for post traumatic stress disorder. This is an emotional illness caused by a terrifying event, actual or threatened, to oneself or to others that you witnessed. (1) Some typical experiences that can cause the disorder are:

• Combat exposure
• Sexual or physical abuse
• Terrorist attack
• Serious accident
• Natural disaster

Symptoms of PTSD

The symptoms are generally divided into 3 categories:

1. Persistent re-experiencing of the event such as flashback memories, dreams that repeat, intense negative physiological or psychological response when reminded of the event....

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