The guy I am talking to was in the Navy for 5 or 6 years. I met him while he was nearing the end and coming back to cilvilian life for good. When we met he was so good to me. But when he came out he changed so much. So distant that he will call 7 days later. Etc Etc He says it's PTSD for the lack of him calling or being the person I knew. How true is this ?
2006-08-07 16:36:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Post Trauma can be a serious issue, since he was in the navy he could have lost some buddies of his during wartime or even just going through the trauma of bootcamp could be enough either way to maybe make him constantly feel so depressed about the thoughts he gets that he doesn't want to drag you down with the stress of his experiences should he explain his experiences. Remember also that he was most likely returned with a strong sense of discipline, so him telling you he's got PTSD is a big step towards his recovery. He's still calling even if it's every seven days so that's a plus. But if he's changed so much that he's become abusive then maybe you should limit your time with him and if you feel you can handle it then be there for him through these times.
My friend's dad growing up was in the Korean War and he's married and carries himself well, his wife and family he's lived with must be very strong to stick by his side seeing as just one time hearing his screaming from nightmares at night scared me enough to spend less time over night there.
Be careful, and good luck.
2006-08-07 16:51:38 · answer #1 · answered by Mick Koi 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is a complex health condition that can develop in response to a traumatic experience – a life-threatening or extremely distressing situation that causes a person to feel intense fear, horror or a sense of helplessness. PTSD can cause severe problems at home or at work. Anyone can develop PTSD – men, women, children, young and old alike. Fortunately, PTSD is treatable
Be patient and have realistic expectations for recovery. The healing process can take time. Depending on the severity of the situation, recovery might take several months or possibly longer for a person suffering from PTSD. Understanding this will help you stay optimistic and supportive when they are needed most.
2006-08-07 16:41:47 · answer #2 · answered by Rob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is real. I fought for 8 months in Kosovo, and 15 in Iraq. My life and marriage are a shamble now because of it.
PTSD causes your brain to get locked into "fight or flight" mode. If you have trauma done to you (ie rape) then your PTSD will be locked into flight systems. If you fight in war, you are locked in "fight" mode. Any problem that you encounter will activate those sensitive defenses. This can lead a person to isolate themselves because they know what can happen to them and they are embarassed and ashamed. My advice? Call him right now and tell him that you support him and that you will support him trough the years until his heart comes home from the war. It will take a long time, but even one moment of showing him fustration or nagging over his odd behaviour will click that switch and start the healing timer all over again.
2006-08-07 16:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by Raxxillion 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been diagnosed with a severe depressive disorder, bordering on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I can relate to what he is going thru. There are nights when you pray to die before morning, so you don't have to continue living the way you are.
He needs to seek out counseling for his condition. That is the only way he can ever get past it.
And he needs for his friends to be understanding.
2006-08-07 16:46:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could very well be true.
Cut him some slack. Try to understand what he's been through.
Yes, I have had it.
Read as much as you can about it, if he really means much to you. The rewards of understanding and winning each other's love is unparalleled. Something so good just doesn't come easy.
2006-08-07 16:41:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was for 8 years diver, corpsmann, extraction team, recovery team and iam the same person that is one of the best excuse i ever heard...............
don't know if it is true or not
my friend tolme something about it and he started meditating and no longer has that
i think regular navy people it is kind difficult because they are not in stressful situatuion 90% of their time.
this is a good way to say goodbye
2006-08-07 16:44:22 · answer #6 · answered by bambinno4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was diagnosed by a psychiatrist with PTSD. It eventually went away after about a year of medication. I don't notice any effects of it now.
2006-08-07 16:48:30 · answer #7 · answered by AirborneKappaSigma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very true. Read up on it. I have it, and it's something that stays with you forever. Ask him to get help, and be patient with him.
2006-08-07 16:40:03 · answer #8 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea .. I got it. used to take various drugs for it , but all they do is make one emotionallly numb and wreck your liver ! Be his friend ...if you try to have a relationship....watch out...you'll get hurt emotionally ! wish him well
2006-08-07 16:44:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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