As mere mortals, no one can be expected to know everything about all things. However, information is readily available – and in laymen’s terms – about most items of interest.  There are times that we are unable to realize our need to know something until another person alerts us to it.  Such is the case […]

If you stop squeaking, they stop oiling!  That is the plain and simple truth.  Negative emotions, however well-deserved, should be kept under wraps as you tangle your way through the system to get the services you need and earned.  Remember, asking for help is not a sign of weakness.  It is an avenue to empowerment.
 
 
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PTSD is the abbreviation for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a difficult to diagnose illness seen in people who experience a tragic, unexpected event or consistent exposure to realities of combat. It is important to be diagnosed and begin treatment as quickly as possible to prevent symptoms from spiraling out of control.

It’s hard to say good-bye.  It can be just as difficult to say hello.  That’s the reality of life as a military family.  The Pentagon reports that more than 1,600,000 military have been deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq since 2001.  Post traumatic stress disorder, brain injury and major depression are most frequently reported and diagnosed […]

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is the term used to describe a myriad of symptoms which occur after a tragic event or an event that the mind perceives as being tragic.  It is a misunderstood disorder that, historically, was applied to members of the military who had been in combat and had difficulty readjusting to civilian […]