America's PTSD shame 2
George Orwell
Earlier this month, NPR reported on problems soldiers
face at Ft. Carson, Colo., when they come back from
Iraq with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other
emotional problems. Now, the base command has taken
steps to court-martial one of the soldiers profiled
in the story.
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Sure is safe behind those big desks.
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POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Definition
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that
develops
after a traumatic event that has caused physical danger. PTSD has also
been called shell shock or battle fatigue.
Emotional Well Being
After a loss, it is normal to go through a natural grieving process.
Sometimes,
however, after a tragedy, feelings of loss surface several weeks or
months after
the tragedy occurred. This is called post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD).
Recognizing these symptoms in yourself or others is the first step
toward recovery
and finding appropriate treatment.
Causes
The exact cause of PTSD is unknown. PTSD is triggered by exposure to a
traumatic event.
Situations in which a person feels intense fear, helplessness or horror
are
considered traumatic. PTSD has been reported in people who experienced:
* War
* Rape
* Physical assault
* Earthquakes
* Fire
* Sexual abuse
* Motor vehicle accidents
People with PTSD experience Emotional Symptoms of anxiety.
o Flashbacks
o Dreams/nightmares
o Anxious reactions to reminders of the event
o Hallucinations
o Difficulty falling or staying asleep
o Anger and irritability
o Difficulty concentrating
o Being easily startled
Physical Symptoms may also occur.
* Stomach and digestive problems
* Chest pain
* Headaches
* Dizziness
Treatment
There is no definitive treatment and no cure for PTSD. A variety of
therapies can help relieve symptoms. Treatment for PTSD starts after
you are completely removed from the traumatic event. You will first
receive treatment for any problems with severe depression, suicidal
tendencies,
drugs or alcohol abuse.
This involves changing your thinking patterns.
Allow me to introduce you to Intra Persona Therapy, which I have
developed
and which has been proven to be successful. I believe that if I can
help people
to accept and respect themselves just a little bit more, then they will
be able to
discover the resources within themselves -- their internal physicians.
Intra Persona Therapy: The Whole Person Approach
Through Intra Persona Therapy, you will come to understand the five
kinds
of wellness that make up the Whole Person Approach. Through this
understanding,
you will learn to take control of your inner self, and destroy the
arriers that causes emotional pain,
physical pain and inhibit your personal growth.
With this discovery you can continue to grow independently, in health
and well-being, for all your days.
Intra Persona Therapy is simply your personal application of a variety
of proven
and accepted approaches, "prescriptions," and remedies to the
experiences,
situations, relationships, and personality characteristics that may be
preventing
you from attaining ultimate personal fulfillment. My experience in my
own life
as well as in my helping profession has shown me that just about any
person is
capable of reaching his or her highest level of achievement. I
strongly believe
that if you really want to achieve a superior state of living each and
every day,
a high level of mental and physical health is available fo everyone who
wishes
to go after it.
You can go after what you want for yourself by deciding to work, one
day
at a time, on adopting a philosophy of life that is going to bring you
the greatest
amount of happiness, regardless of the circumstances that you have
encountered
until today. Often without realizing it, many people have successfully
applied
particular elements of Intra Persona Therapy (the whole person
approach, one
that does not view individuals as a collection of parts) to achieve new
levels
of awareness, serenity, peace of mind, and continuing happiness.
Wellness is the unity of the mind, body, and spirit. In order to
achieve greater
mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health, one must begin with
apersonal
commitment to wellness, a commitment that is possible regardless of
circumstances, resources, and/or personal history. We can achieve this
state of
being at any point in our lives by making choices which enhance our
individual
functioning and development. Thus, through these conscious, deliberate,
voluntary,
and positive lifestyle choices, we can discover greater overall
health.
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Copyright © 1988 Dr.Oscar Bekoff, Ph.D., Behavioral Medicine