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PTSD and the Military

PTSD and the Military. “Critical Incident S tress” Anxiety/panic a ttacks Depressed mood Feelings of guilt or hopelessness Stress-related physical symptoms PTSD. Reactions to Traumatic Experiences. Begins as normal, adaptive reaction to an abnormal event

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PTSD and the Military

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  1. PTSD and the Military

  2. “Critical Incident Stress” Anxiety/panic attacks Depressed mood Feelings of guiltor hopelessness Stress-related physical symptoms PTSD Reactions to Traumatic Experiences

  3. Begins as normal, adaptive reaction to an abnormal event Intense cognitive, physical and/or emotional arousal often leads people to address the situation May turn into PTSD if not well managed or if left unresolved Critical Incident Stress

  4. An emotional and behavioral disturbance that may occur after exposure to a traumatic event What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

  5. Recurrent and intrusive thoughts/images of the event Recurrent distressing dreams of the event Acting or feeling as if the event is being relived Avoiding activities, conversations or thoughts that are associated with the trauma Difficulty sleepingor concentrating Increased irritability Hypervigilance Exaggerated startle response Some Symptoms of PTSD

  6. Personal involvement Number and duration of events Mental interpretation of the experience Feelings of personal responsibility History of past trauma Intensity of event Why doesn’t everyone get PTSD?

  7. Alcohol/drug use Social isolation Ignoring symptoms Denial Anything out of moderation (i.e. sleep, eating, work, exercise) Fighting/arguing Zoning out with computer games/TV Ineffective Coping

  8. Talk to someone who is trusted Become engaged in activities with others (i.e. support groups, clubs, hobbies) Humor Exercise Educate yourself on PTSD Ask for help Seeking help from a professional Effective Coping

  9. Quick Series Guide to PTSD • Presentation Information can be found there • www.quickseries.com • WebMD.com • National Center for PTSD • www.ptsd.va.gov • National Institute of Mental Health Where to Find ptsd information?

  10. Command Counselors VA Vet Center Chaplains Military OneSource.com MilitaryMentalHealth.org Fleet and Family Support Center Where to get help?

  11. Rachel Wilson, LICSW Fleet and Family Support Center Naval Station Everett 425-304-3367 rachel.l.wilson@navy.mil How to contact me?

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