Veterans on Symptoms of PTSD

Veterans describe a variety of PTSD symptoms and the steps they took to help manage their mental health challenges.

[jonwiththeshot]

When my dad was in Iraq the base next to him and bombs hidden in it and when he was sleeping he woke up to a loud bang and there were sirens when he got outside to his turret station there was fire the entire base in flames, and my mom told me one year after he got out of the military they were at a campground for the 4th of July and when fireworks started going off he yelled get down and pushed my mom down to the ground, and when there are loud bangs or gunshots he still has those reactions sometimes

[charleneclark]

My boyfriend got PTSD sometimes he goes hot and cold on me. He used to be a soldier. I get upset because I love him.

[s.turner]

Mad, sad, scared, guilty, lonely, discouraged, worthless, left behind. Those are my feelings, and today im having a very bad day.

[dustinweathers]

“Get to the VA and just talk somebody” That’s the hardest part

[joanmarymccormack]

You have it for life.
Always make the most of help for yourself. It pays off

[shayneurbano]

It made me cry. Idk. :( Sending those soldiers a virtual hug.

[warriorsroundtable]

Thanks for posting this. I interviewed one of your veterans pictured here as well, and he provided some good detail on how we don't just "move on" from PTSD, but we continue to *move forward* by intentionally taking advantage of the many resources, tools, and skills that are out there. We don't choose trauma, but we can choose how we respond to it. It can break you, or you can be broken open and use it to become a more intentional, compassionate, focused individual. @warriorsroundtable

[coachronhelpingtoheal]

Thank you for posting this video. I will share on my Facebook to raise awareness.

[blaine]

I still do not trust the VA. I’ve been out since 2004. When I did go, all they wanted to do is fill me full of Wellbutrin.

[quincylockett]

The 4 of July in the in Tx is so diff it was "funny" the first time It happen the whistling of the Firework I for a split second my body start to run for the Bunker!

[ProGamer-gkix]

If you are the person who has complex PTSD You may he offered therapies used to treat PTSD such as trauma-cognitve behavioral therapy (CBT) or eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EDMR).

[skellingtonmeteoryballoon]

0:48
i hope he elaborates in another video segment

[charliemcpherson]

It's not just soldiers who suffer from PTSD.

[godismyhelppeacelove]

😊God is love and he can move any mountains have faith in Him pray

[robbyrobby]

You think you have problems till you are your worst enemy

[seshy]

I’ve never been in a war or battle or in a fight or neither any bad situation and I’m young yet I’m paranoid of things at night and I jump to gun shots even if I’m aware of them

[krazeekalvin]

We don't get the help we need from the V.A. or our government.

[godismyhelppeacelove]

The best advice is to pray everyday thats the ultimate weapons and have faith in God thats the ultimate cure.also try go fishing for a change that's another Joy therapy entirely

[philipmccloy]

I am retired Royal Ulster Constabulary. I know the feelings you are experiencing. Not nice.

[azuleslight]

the VA: Giving a second chance to die for your country....yes, im a dd-214 having veteran...so far its 2 attempts on my life...