Recent content by Simon Marc

I will stay. I really like this community and how so many members help people they don't even know.

Hey people, I have finished my term paper on military PTSD. I would like to thank every member of the community that helped to improve it. I got 10 out of 15 points (german grade system), which is ok but not very satisfying when taking into account the amount of work. I couldn't find out how to...

In my updated version I added some factors. Unfortunately the website limits polls to 10 options, that's why I can't add your points?

Well...at the time I defined the topic I was very naive and thought it is possible to overcome PTSD completely. Now my topic would have the name "The effects of PTSD on veterans and how to cope with them". Now I think it's a struggle that can last a whole life. I will mention this in my...

Wow, that's a lot. By whom do you receive these orders? I guess it's the military doctors or psychologists. And why do they prescribe that much medication? Do you have any idea?

Thank you for pointing out the different meanings of the term "reason". I think I rather want to ask about the contributing factors. I'll take a look at the links?

Could you cite an example? I would like to get a better understanding. I talked to a vet who said this: "The VA is quick to throw medication at every problem, including PTSD. I believe that the VA is way behind when it comes to therapy. My VA doesn’t even offer EMDR as an option which means I...

?I really appreciate your support?

The topic of my term paper: "The effects of PTSD on the soldier and how to overcome them" So yes, it's only about military PTSD. But I read some threads here and I was surprised how many civilians suffer from PTSD.

Sometimes one trauma can cause another one. For example: MST-->PTSD Many soldiers say that, after their deployment, the world "lost its colour" and that they couldn't regain the vitality or excitement they had in the combat zone. If those strong emotions are eliminated, chances for depression...

Do you think the VA actually helps Veterans or not? Please explain your answer briefly. Veterans only, please.

Which treatment method of military PTSD works best for you? If you have any tips/additional options, don't hesitate to post them. I know that the point alcohol/drugs is problematic and no real option for treatment. But it seems that there are many sufferers who resort to this kind of "medication"...

In this poll I would like to ask veterans anonymously about what they think what might be the reason for their PTSD. Only answers by veterans to avoid the distortion of results, please! I added some points which were recommended by the community.

Thanks, I'll take a look at the links and the book. Hmm, I have to hand in on May 6 and I can't change the thesis statement any more. Moreover, my English teacher has absolutely no idea about PTSD. In retrospect it would have been better to choose a more specific topic, but now I have to bite...

Ok, thanks for clarification. Thank you for your contributions! I already am. The new poll will be online on Wednesday. Yes, it will be part of my term paper. I talked about that with my teacher (I'm still in high school) and she's okay with this approach. Unfortunately, I do not have the...