Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Assignment In the YouTube video “Real Warriors Profile – Staff Sgt. Josh Hopper”, Sgt. Josh Hopper, who used to suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), shows different symptoms of PTSD. Sgt. Hopper used to be a kind a professional marine, however, Sgt. Hopper found himself not able to find enjoyment in anything he did, not even with his kids. Sgt. Hopper also became more distant with his parents and pushing his family away, which is a symptom of negative alterations in mood or cognition. Sgt. Hopper would come home from work, pour up a drink, and fall asleep on the couch, and then repeat this routine daily. Sgt. Hopper sustained a traumatic brain injury and other wounds from IED blasts at his second deployment. A …show more content…
serious head injury can increase the risk of developing PTSD, and PTSD rates are also higher amongst those who are exposed to a traumatic trauma, such as war. This trauma-related disorder rose due to hos direct exposure to war in Iraq. Sgt. Hooper would have intrusive symptoms, where he would relive his experiences doing war by shaking, having cold sweats, and trouble sleeping, which is a symptom of vigilance. When Sgt. Hopper got treated for his PTSD he had a very supportive CO and a supportive family, helping him with the social dimension. Another YouTube video “Real Warriors Profile – Lt.
Col. Mary Carlisle” shows how Lt. Col. Mary Carlisle used to suffer from PTSD and then, as Sgt. Hopper, got her life back on track. When Lt. Col. Carlisle went to Iraq she felt helpless due to the fact that she had to deal with all these people dying without being able to help them. This sense of helplessness is a psychological dimension, which can be a factor leading to PTSD. Lt. Col. Carlisle would feel arousal and changes in reactivity when she would isolate herself and felt angry without knowing why. The isolation is also a symptom of negative alterations in moor or cognition, since she estranged form others. When she came back, she saw a movie where there was a clip from Balad, Iraq where she was posted, which brought back the feelings she felt while being there. When Lt. Col. Carlisle got treated, the Air Force family supported her, helping her with the social dimension of PTSD and recovery. PTSD is more common for women than in men, however, women who join the army, police, etc. have the same rates as men. So even though Lt. Col. Carlisle is a woman, leading the sociocultural dimension to a dimension of PTSD, this might not have applied to Lt. Col.
Carlisle. The differences between Sgt. Hopper and Lt. Col. Carlisle are many. First of all, they experienced PTSD differently: Sgt. Hopper experienced a serious injury to his head, which increases the risk of PTSD. Lt. Col. Carlisle did not experience any personal injuries. However, she was a woman, and the sociocultural dimension could have been a factor for her development of PTSD. Another dimension was the differences in the traumatic events; Sgt. Hopper was in the field, having a direct exposure to the war. Whereas Lt. Col. Carlisle experienced the war form behind the nursing room, experiencing indirect war and the dead people. When treating PTSD there are some different options to use. Medication treatment for PTSD includes antidepressants, which show moderate effects in some individuals suffering from PTSD. However, only about less than 60% of people with PTSD show effectiveness, and out of those 60% only about 20-30% show full recovery. Medication is not the most effective in treating PTSD. Psychotherapy such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are psychotherapies that are more effective when it comes to treating PTSD. A therapy that has showed great recovery and is the preferred treatment among military personnel is PE, which allows extinction of the fear to occur. Not only has it helped with PTSD, it can also reduce depressive symptoms among veterans. PE involves imaginary and real-life exposure to the traumatic event, and the exposure can reveal the avoided thoughts, and release the associated fear reactions due to the fact that there is no danger anymore. Even though therapy and medication are important when dealing with PTSD, one of the most important dimensions to treatment of PTSD is the social dimension of support. Support from friends, family, and spouses. If a person suffering from PTSD has an understanding spouse, who listens and cares, that helps the suffering person recovering. Sherri Hall, spouse of Maj. Jeff Hall, was talking about how it does not matter whether or not you take out the trash one more day. The small stuff in the everyday life has changed, and the spouse has to understand, even when it comes to the smaller things. Lisa Pennell, spouse of Lt. Col. Dan Pennell, talked about giving her husband space some days, and giving him extra love and care on other days, depending on what he needed. Listening skills and understanding is an important social dimension to the treatment for PTSD.
PBS’ Frontline film “The Wounded Platoon” reviews the effects the Iraq war has had on soldiers as they return home and transition back into civilian life, focusing particularly on the rise in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among American military members from Fort Carson Army base (Edge, 2010). Incidents of PTSD have risen dramatically in the military since the beginning of the Iraq war and military mental health policies and treatment procedures have adapted to manage this increase (Edge, 2010). In “The Wounded Platoon,” many military personnel discuss how PTSD, and other mental health struggles, have been inadequately treated (if at all) by military mental health services. Reasons and Perdue’s definition of a social problem allows us to see inadequate treatment of PTSD among returning United States military members as a social problem because it is a condition affecting a significant number of people in undesirable ways that can be remedied through collective action (Reasons & Perdue, 1981).
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition, similar to an anxiety disorder, that is triggered by trauma and other extremely stressful circumstances. Throughout the book, Junger talks about PTSD in a wide range:from PTSD rates in natural disaster victims to PTSD rates in veterans. The latter is explained on a deeper perspective. While Junger gave many examples of why PTSD rates in America were so high, the most captivating was:
One in five veterans from Afghanistan and Iraqi wars have been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event and mostly effects military veterans. The book Lone Survivor, written by Marcus Luttrell, is an eye witness account of the 2005 operation Red Wing that tells the harrowing story of SEAL Team 10. Throughout the book, Marcus hears voices in his head of his fallen teammates. Even today, Marcus wakes up in the middle of the night because of the terrible nightmares, which are symptoms of PTSD. There are a lot of ways to combat PTSD so our troops do not have to endure this hardship. Some of the ways to combat the disorder is to understand PTSD, detect it early, having family support and preventing it.
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There has been a lot of cases of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) in the Marines over the last decade (TruthOut). PTSD is basically a mental health condition triggered by witnessing a horrible event and for people who are diagnosed with it, they struggle with depression, suicide, and having to relive that traumatic moment every day of their life. PTSD cannot be cured, but many people cope with it by going to a Psychiatric doctor and
“Wounded Platoon” is a documentary that delves into the severe effects of tours and post-traumatic stress on young individuals in the U.S. Army. This documentary mainly focuses on the psychological aspect of PTSD and the effects of war on the soldiers. However, looking at it from a sociological approach, it’s clear to see the role of group dynamics, teams and leadership in the behaviors of soldiers prior to their discharge from the war front.
Imagine living in despair after coming back home, dismayed from a war that got no appreciation. Robert Kroger once said in his quote, “The brave men and women, who serve their country and as a result, live constantly with the war inside them, exist in a world of chaos. But the turmoil they experience isn’t who they are, the PTSD invades their minds and bodies.” Eleven percent of Vietnam Veterans still suffer with symptoms of the terrifying disorder of PTSD (Handwerk). Vietnam Veterans struggle with the physiological effects of PTSD after war, which leads to despair and many deaths.
As a first hand observer of the Civil War, the great American Poet, Walt Whitman once said,"The real war [of the mind] will never get in the books."Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a horrible mental ailment that afflicts thousands of soldiers every year. Besides the fact that it is emotionally draining for the soldier, it also deeply alters their family and their family dynamics. Ernest Hemingway’s “Soldier's Home” illustrates how this happens. Harold Krebs returns home from World War I. He has to deal with becoming reaccustomed to civilian life along with relearning social norms. He must also learn about his family and their habits. The ramifications of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder have a ripple effect on the lives of not only the victim, but also the friends and family they relate to.
Joseph Campbell studied ancient greek mythology for many years. Joseph filled each stage of the journey very well. He accepted all the challenges he got and all the help he needed. He really knew how to fulfill all those stages. Like everyone goes through a heroic journey everyone has to have a story to tell. My story is very contrasty from Joseph’s because he really knew what all the stages meant. My hero's journey consists of my threshold crossing which was when I started depending on myself more than I did on others, my helpers/mentors like my parents, teachers,my sister and many more influential people in my life and my rewards were getting awards in school, having a nice family, and many friends.
Hundreds of thousands of United States veterans are not able to leave the horrors of war on the battlefield (“Forever at War: Veterans Everyday Battles with PTSD” 1). Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the reason why these courageous military service members cannot live a normal life when they are discharged. One out of every five military service members on combat tours—about 300,000 so far—return home with symptoms of PTSD or major depression. According to the Rand Study, almost half of these cases go untreated because of the disgrace that the military and civil society attach to mental disorders (McGirk 1). The general population of the world has to admit that they have had a nightmare before. Imagine not being able to sleep one wink because every time you close your eyes you are forced to relive memories from the past that you are trying to bury deep. This is what happens to the unfortunate men and women who are struggling with PTSD. Veterans that are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder deserve the help they need.
There are many different causes of PTSD such as sexual abuse, sudden death of a loved one, and war. Trauma affects people in different ways, some can develop it from watching a fellow soldier being killed, and some can develop it from losing their jobs or a divorce. Being diagnosed with PTSD is a difficult process because there are many other psychological disorders whose symptoms can overlap and are very similar. An important fact to remember is that PTSD doesn’t just affect the person suffering; it can also have secondhand effects on their spouses, children, parents, friends, co-workers, and other loved ones. Although there is no direct cure, there are many treatment and alternative treatment options to assist them in moving forward after a trauma.
Thousands and thousands of the countries most loyal men and women who have put their lives in danger to keep our country safe, suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD is caused by a life threatening event which is too painful to handle. In the short story, “Soldier’s home” Krebs, the protagonist, suffers from PTSD. From the information given, I believe he will recover emotionally, spiritually, mentally. There are many symptoms to PTSD, but one in particular is emotional withdrawal and avoidance. Thomas J. Brennan, a sergeant in the US Marine Corps who deal with PTSD, discusses his personal experiences dealing with this condition: “I went through the motions. Hugs and kisses felt hollow. Smiles ha no feelings, tears bore no sadness. I had become so
Many individuals look at soldiers for hope and therefore, add load to them. Those that cannot rationally overcome these difficulties may create Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Tragically, some resort to suicide to get away from their insecurities. Troops, notwithstanding, are not by any means the only ones influenced by wars; relatives likewise encounter mental hardships when their friends and family are sent to war. Timothy Findley precisely depicts the critical impact wars have on people in his novel by showing how after-war characters are not what they were at the beginning.
When there is a problem that we face we usually create a roadmap or checklist to face it better. But for individuals who are coming back home from serving in the military it can be extremely difficult for them to adjust to life to create a roadmap to be able to adjust to their new lives (Frain, Bethel & Bishop, 2010. According to recent studies more than 60% of all soldiers who serve will develop at least some kind of brain damage which could impact their motor or physical appearance (Frain, Bethel & Bishop, 2010). In addition to that the recent study has shown that there are more than 300,000 soldiers who will experience physical trauma by experiencing the individuals experiencing some sort of PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder after being
Giving that I was writing about a mental illness that many people assume they understand and find its definition obvious, I decided to give my readers diverse definitions of PTSD: the governments definition, my definition, and the author of The Evil Hours, David J. Morris, definition of PTSD. I chose this topic because as a person who was recently diagnosed with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (also known as C-PTSD), I’ve begun to look at it as more like a state of mind that I’ve been trying to not just change, but also find a way to live with. And because I am still in the process of doing so, I was able pour my heart and thoughts into the words of my memoir — Proving that PTSD is the perfect topic for me to discuss. These emotions