PTSD: A Soldier’s Perspective

Daily Dealings with PTSD

This week has been the worst in a while. I am in week 4of CPT. I am working 3 part time jobs to make ends meet as a single mom. I also volunteer some time as an editor and am taking two graduate classes. If I were an alcoholic or on drugs, people would...

Published Sat, Feb 02 2013 7:29 AM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Military Sexual Trauma and PTSD

Several years ago I was diagnosed with PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety Disorder. I am Service Connected Disabled (70%) and live with daily symptoms caused by two rapes while serving in the Army on two different posts, on two different continents. My assailants...

Published Sun, Jan 06 2013 5:39 PM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Can a Combat Veteran Heal Enough to Have a Longterm Healthy Relationship

I received this email last night and wanted to share about my response: My name is Sally. I came across your blog while researching PTSD. As a child, I was diagnosed with PTSD, which has lead me to pursue study in the field of Psychology. I am currently...

Published Fri, Apr 02 2010 10:58 AM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: defensive mechanism, Combat Values Theory, attachments, triggers

Suicide Bomber

A thundering explosion rocks downtown Baghdad, your body recoils at the deafening sound, adrenaline courses through your veins driven by a heart suddenly hammering within your chest. No time to react; the air expands with punishing force as the concussion...

Published Sun, Apr 25 2010 2:57 AM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: war, suicide, iraq

I Feel Shitty, Oh So Shitty......

I unintentionally upset my husband last night, the details of which are inconsequential to the emotion behind this post. When I left the house for work he remained behind sitting alone unconsoled. I was so mad at myself that before going into the Jail...

Published Sun, Feb 28 2010 1:29 AM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Can Marijuana Ease PTSD? A Debate Brews

Can Marijuana Ease PTSD? A Debate Brews (Jeff Brady at Vermont Public Radio, division of NPR), Meanwhile, policymakers in states with medical marijuana programs have to make decisions now, and they're reaching different conclusions. While New Mexico...

Published Thu, May 20 2010 10:32 PM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: therapy, psychoeducation, medications

Mentally Wounded in Combat

If you find a keyword(this ones me) that is you then click on it, for you I have a message. Bookmark , this page so that you will not miss another link that may pertain to you (S. Lee). I didn't get a badge for it but I did get a ***-storm of issues...

Published Sat, May 29 2010 11:11 AM by PTSD, A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: combatPTSDnews, A Father's Perspective

Hey Everybody, My Therapist is Going to Check US Out!

Get Your Combat PTSD NEWS Hey everyone ( readers, writers and commenter's comments ... please endeavor. S. Lee 2010), my therapist is going to join in on a P ee P into my life... do me a favor and direct her to the most J acke d - u P post on here...

Published Thu, May 27 2010 5:26 PM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: combatPTSDnews

Military What Source?

Military One Source A dear friend asked me last week what my problem was with Military One Source since I had brought it up and thought this would be a good topic for this blog. Now my problem with MOS is not that I think they aren't a good company...

Published Tue, Aug 24 2010 4:33 PM by PASP - Combat PTSD HQ

Oregon Veteran Activist Wants PTSD Added to Medical Marijuana Program

Tim King Salem-News.com reporting, The state of Oregon has a chance to help veterans, reduce legal and court cost, and step forward in line with California, Canada and Israel in accepting that cannabis is a usable treatment and sometimes smart option...

Published Fri, Jun 25 2010 10:08 PM by PTSD, A Soldiers Perspective

Filed under: combatPTSDnews, Medical Marijuana

Scott Lee Goes Live in California KFJC 89.7: We're Gonna Blow Your Mind

My first interview ever! Almost two years ago I had an interview with a beginning reporter...no telling what you will hear on this show that is dubbed "Blowing Minds Since 1959" Interview with Lorianne May out of Cali...It starts in 24 minutes...

Published Mon, Jul 05 2010 5:40 PM by PTSD, A Soldiers Perspective

Filed under: combatPTSDnews, Radio

Combat PTSD Veterans Need a Strong Inner Circle

To the people who are near but seem the furthest away. I need a strong inner circle, which I lack. People in my life have the designation of friends but have never been to my house even though I have been to theirs, you stop inviting people that never...

Published Sun, Jun 24 2012 10:02 AM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: coping skills, communication

30 Confirmed Kills: Surrender Hill Part 3

Healing is not fluid. Sometimes it happens in jagged forms; one step forward and three giant leaps back. I have part 3 of one of my war time trauma accounts to share with you, Buddha said, "Do not believe what I say just out of respect for me, but...

Published Tue, May 03 2011 5:28 PM by PTSD: A Soldier's Perspective

Filed under: therapy notes

Quote Me

We are all conquered men in the eyes of God~~Scott A. Lee

Published Sun, Jun 27 2010 3:41 PM by PTSD, A Soldiers Perspective

Filed under: Quote Me

My Scream List

I really don't know what is wrong with me this week but, I have been in a foul mood every single morning I wake up. A ton of things are bothering me and I just feel the need to get them out of my head and try to move on. So rather than being long...

Published Fri, Sep 03 2010 8:01 AM by PASP - Combat PTSD HQ

Syndication

Recent Posts

Tags

Archives