![]() Copyright Daryl Eigen 2011 While everyone experiences PTSD differently, there are four clusters of symptoms:
Re-experiencing: Flashbacks Intrusive memories Nightmares Intense reactions when cued Avoidance or numbing of: Activities Thoughts Places Sounds Feelings Anxiety Sleep disturbance Hypervigilance Irritability Lack of focus Loss of interest Anger outbursts Often startled Jumpy Other Guilt and shame Substance abuse Depression Suicide ideation Alienation Aches and pains Mistrust | The official site for PTSD is with the VA but the left hand column provides a bare bones, not for official use, summary of PTSD symptoms. At the VA I saw a Vietnam Veteran in a T shirt that said "I am medicated for your protection." And he looked liked his meds were a good thing for everone in close proximity. PTSD is something that has to be dealt with sooner or later I can tell you from personal experience, if it is not adressed sooner it will pop up years later perhaps stronger than before. If you are not sure about your symptoms then ask those around you if you are different after the traumatic event(s). If there are differences than what are they. How do they affect the family and/or the people in close proximity. Just knowiing what the symptoms are and having a lable for your what is wrong can be a relief to you and your family. To explore the origins of PTSD in war time, go to the web site; www.ahellishplaceofangels.com which gives information on a memoir I just published that tells the story of my tour of duty in the Vietnam War. The book is titled "A Hellish Place of Angels: Con Thien: One Man's Journey" and makes clear the origins of PTSD in war or at least the origins of my PTSD... |
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AuthorDaryl Eigen served in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967. He was awarded 3 purple hearts for wounds sustained in different battles. Archives
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