According to msnbc.msn.com, over ten percent of soldiers who return home from active combat duty exhibit signs of posttraumatic stress disorder. One’s skill as a soldier has nothing to do with how he processes the trauma of constant slaughter and tragedy as these events will damage anyone. However, a good soldier will admit the havoc … Read more
Military service in a combat region such as Afghanistan will increase the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There is a much higher incidence of PTSD among combat veterans than among the general public. Non-combat personnel in a war zone are also at greater risk of developing PTSD following their service, if they are … Read more
If you suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of a military training accident and are addicted to drugs, known that addiction is a common consequence of PTSD. PTSD and Addiction as Co-Occurring Disorders When addiction is coupled with another psychological condition such as PTSD, the two conditions are considered co-occurring. When treating … Read more
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a relatively new and somewhat controversial form of psychotherapy that has proven to be a highly effective treatment for symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and resultant issues. This therapy involves gently causing patients to revisit the source traumatic event, then, using simple eye movements or other … Read more
Interventions can be useful when getting a loved one into treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but they should not occur as a first resort. Because victims of PTSD often lack trust, they may hesitate to ask for help, which is why an intervention may be effective. Patients will not want to feel attacked or … Read more