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04-26-2011, 02:26 PM | #1 |
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04-26-2011, 02:34 PM | #2 |
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Derf,
All kidding aside sorry that your friend lost his son. |
04-26-2011, 02:47 PM | #3 |
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Sorry, but PTSD isn't an excuse.
There are plenty of soldiers that served in war and have PTSDs. Not all of them act stupid in public.
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04-26-2011, 10:18 PM | #4 |
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Man, he almost dropped it when he pulled over on the bridge. No way he had adequate reflexes for even a fraction of the speed he ended up reaching.
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04-27-2011, 02:31 PM | #5 |
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Every thing has been said that needed to be said. I respectfully hold my tongue.
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04-29-2011, 08:22 AM | #6 |
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I feel sorry for his family's loss and I wish them well.
I will leave it at that. |
04-29-2011, 11:08 AM | #7 |
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While PTSD is not an excuse, and the result is almost what you'd expect in the situation. It's still extremely sad. No PTSD is nothing new, and IMO is treated like A.D.D. and used as a blanket diagnosis for every little issue that comes up. However those that truly SUFFER from PTSD, it is no joke. It can blur the lines between reality and non. It can cause a craving, like any strong drug, for adrenaline. It's why soldiers and marines returning from the front lines flock to sport bikes, fast cars, or other adrenaline junkie hobbies. I agree with FnFalman, millions of vets' suffered from it prior to it's Naming... however I think a lot of the reasons we didn't hear about it, was the amount of dangerous hobbies for adrenaline junkies weren't as numerous, and to be honest, after Vietnam, supporting and caring for our troops wasn't the popular thing to do like it is today. It pains me to see any soldier/marine/airman/sailor pass for any reason, as I relate to them, and after seeing first hand what can happen to people (worked in E-Meds tent in Iraq) I can't imagine standing next to your bestfriend/wingman and watch it happen. As with all neurological disorders, we have very little idea of how/what to do. I hope, that for those that truly do suffer, we find a way of easing their pain. I hope he rests in peace. Honestly, I hope this was more of him acting an idiot rather than being so troubled by PTSD that he was lost. That IMO would be truly disturbing |
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05-01-2011, 09:23 PM | #9 |
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It was named before.
Shell Shock, Battle Fatigue, etc. It's been a known effect of battle for generations.
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05-07-2011, 10:51 PM | #10 |
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Sad. RIP.
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