Emotional Intelligence 101: Get a Clue - Get a Grip - Get a Life!: PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

extremely common in soldiers returning from war...

Signs of possible trouble (Service Member)
Irritability, jumpiness
Anger easily and “blow up” at loved ones or friends
Feeling hyper-alert, needing to be careful, on the watch for danger
Feeling emotionally flat, uninvolved with people, distant
Feeling you can’t relate to life around you or to the concerns of your family or friends in the way you used to
Difficulty concentrating, paying attention, poor memory
Difficulty sleeping, nightmares
Episodes of tearfulness for no apparent reason
Feelings that people at home “don’t get it” and you can’t really explain it to them
Feelings of not fitting in
More TV, internet use, video games than before
Increased use of alcohol, drugs
Feelings of sadness or guilt

Signs of possible trouble (Family)
Feeling overwhelmed or angry at being left with increased responsibilities
Tearful and worried about deployed loved one to the point where it’s difficult to follow normal routines
Feeling alone or lost with no one to talk to and nowhere to turn
You and returning family member seem nervous, distant or awkward with each other
Feeling hurt and resentful that returning family member isn’t as involved with you and the family as before deployment
Problems in the kids: anger, behavior problems at school, learning problems, physical symptoms (stomach aches, headaches), sleep troubles

Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Veterans in crisis can dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 to be connected immediately to VA suicide prevention and mental health service professionals.

The National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD) aims to advance the clinical care and social welfare of U.S. Veterans through research, education and training on PTSD and stress-related disorders.

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