I need more information on Post-traumatic stress disorder?!?
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First, to be diagnosed with PTSD, the first criteria is to have experienced an event that involved actual or threatened death, serious injury, or threat to the physical integrity of yourself or others. If this has happened to you, and a person was the cause (rather than a tornado, car wreck, etc.), then you need to report it to your parents or another adult.\nThere is a workbook called the PTSD workbook, written by Dr. Mary Beth Williams and Dr Soili Poijula. I got it at Books A Million. The web address for the publisher is www.newharbinger.com. The product number is 2825. $17.95. The book contains a self test, as well as exercises for the treatment of PTSD. Some symptoms are...reexperiencing the traumatic event through bad dreams, flashbacks, distressing and recurring thoughts, images, or perceptions; you experience intense mental distress or physical reactions to anything that reminds you of the event (like smells, sights, sounds, dates); loss of memory, feeling of detachment or estrangement from others, ability to feel emotion is restricted; sense of foreshortened future (you do not expect to have a career, marraige, children, or normal life span); difficulty falling or staying asleep; irritability or outbursts of anger; difficulty concentrating; hypervigilance (being overly watchful); exaggerated startle response (you're jumpy); chronic guilt or self blame; and physical manifestations that include digestive problems, chronic pain, or panic attacks\nThis book and treatment changed my life. Even if you don't have PTSD but feel some of these things, it can help you. However, considering your age, it would be best to seek a professional therapist to guide you through the process. Even adults have to do this sometimes. I've also listed some websites for you.\n\nI have already answered your other duplicate question. This is the same answer....
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The self-discipline and mental toughness that people get in the military have a downside.  As a result of this they try to solve their problems on their own and try to ignore the pain.\n\nIf he refuses to get help, here are some things you can try:\n\nGet him to join some sort of veteran's organization where he can be around people who have 'been there.'  This way he can be around people who can talk to him from a perspective he recognizes.\n\nThe next thing you can do is go to Amazon.com and order the book: 'An Operator's manual For Combat PTSD' and talk him into reading at least the first few chapters.  I was in denial about my own Combat PTSD until I read these chapters and got the feeling that they had written those chapters about me.   IMO this is an excellent book for anybody with Combat PTSD because it educates you on what the mechanics of the injury are and how to live a normal life in spite of it.\n\nThe next thing you can do is go to your local Veteran's Outreach Center on your own and talk to the people there.  They can give you lots of advice, support and provide you with your own coping skills.  They can even direct you to support groups for the spouses/SO's of people with combat PTSD.\n\nIf all else fails - email me and we can discuss this off-line.
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This is a very good blog, a beginner’s guide to abnormal psychology. \nShort, clear and simple; and you can even post your question and contact the author regarding particular subject you are interested in\n\nhttp://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/
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He needs therapy and medicine. And a lot of love and patience, if you can muster it. His reaction is common to battle experienced veterans. I'm not in the military, but I'm sure he has a military doctor he can consult with. \n  War is Hell. That is a fact, and every war is the same: Hell.  \n  Being shot is a horror. It's not something that anyone can get over quickly. \n  The best thing for him would be to get OUT of there ASAP and start therapy stateside. If that is possible.............. Battle induced PTSD does appear to lessen with time, but not in all cases. Prozac REALLY helps the condition. \n  Here are two sites that should be helpful: http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ \nhttp://www.ptsdalliance.org/
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I more than most anyone will understand what you are going through...I too was sexually assaulted for many years and I have also been gang raped and raped by a couple of others. I too sleep VERY little...I average around 3 hours per night. I have had and been diagnosed with night terrors for years, as well as anxiety attacks....ALL I can suggest is meditation, group therapy and xanax...at least these are the only LEAGAL things that have helped me...If you are so inclined you can e-mail me and I'll go into further detail, but this is what I hope will help you at this point.....Peace!
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You can't say anything to him. He may have survivors guilt or PTSD, either way all you can do is let him know you are there for him. \n\nI have a "friend" who was in the service and has PTSD. I will never fully or even partially comprehend what exactly he went through But I let him know I am here for him. I also did some research on PTSD, so I would have an understand of what it is and how it affects someone. \n\nThe one thing you might try, is talking to your husband about joining a Veterans organization....Such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars in your area. Being around people that have been through what my Friend has been through seemed to help him. \n\nI hope this helps.
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When your brother returns he will go to classes that will teach him what to expect when he comes home.  He will be taught how to deal with homecomings and re-integrating with his family, the signs of PTSD and other things.\n\nI highly recommend against your assuming that he has PTSD.
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I think that you are after post traumatic stress disorder which is a term for certain psychological consequences of exposure to, or confrontation with, stressful experiences that the person experiences as highly traumatic. This includes death to another person or threatened death or other serious threat to your wellbeing.\n\nExperiences likely to induce the condition include:\n\n* childhood physical/emotional or sexual abuse \n* adult experiences of rape, war and combat exposure (the latter often called combat stress reaction) \n* violent attacks \n* Bad drug experiences (LSD, Magic Mushrooms) \n* natural catastrophes \n* life-threatening childbirth complications
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Try this one www.efnc.com  or www.epilpsyfoundation.org\nYou should be able to get some useful info there.
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Go to www.beyondblue.org.au for an interactive checklist that goes through symptoms, plus fact sheets and lots more info.  It is an Aussie site, so some information on where to get help is local to Australia, but the rest of the information is gold.  Good luck.
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Write to him all the time! I'm sure he'll be happy to get your letters. And if he's engaged in Iraq or another high-stress zone spend time doing research on post-traumatic stress syndrome. You will be well equipped to lovingly guide him back into civillian life when he gets home. You don't want the wonderful feelings to fade when the reality of his war-fed deployment-induced emotional thirst comes in full-contact with your peace-fed warm and fuzzies. \nBest of luck! He's lucky to have a sweetie praying for him!
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try and remember the events that happened before the attack and see if there is any pattern.i.e. perfume,cigarette smoke,eye strain.Then try to avoid these things.Also there are some excellent medications available now such as imitrex
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nervous_breakdown
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Check out Reducing Stress\n( http://www.reducingstress.net )\nThey have the best info I have found on how to understand and reduce stress.
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PTSD is such a difficult thing to deal with--for both the sufferer and those around them, as I'm sure you know. I'm glad your loved one is getting help (counceling, I hope, and meds.)\n\nMany times, the majority of attention is paid to the sufferer and there is very little thought into how the caretaker is doing. Your health is just as important as his--you need to provide strength and have the will to help him through the roughest of times. \n\nI dealt with PTSD a few years ago, and though it wasn't nearly as bad as the trauma of war, I'm sure, it's stil hell. \n\nHave you ever had a nightmare where you swore it was real, then woke up and were so relieved it was just a dream? This is a diluted example of what PTSD is like--only it's all the time, day or night. He's probably reliving the trauma--people dying, constant uneasiness, being prepared for the worst at all times. \n\nI recommend making your home as much of a sanctuary for him as possible. Put on some soothing music, light a few lavender-scented candles and keep the atmosphere as calm as possible. The key here is to limit the amount of situations where he can become startled or be reminded of his time in the military, which may be what's leading to these "fits." \n\nAgain, I'm so glad he's getting help, but be sure to monitor your health as well. If you feel overwhelmed, it might be time to see a councelor who can listen to and understand what you're going through. \n\nGood luck!
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www.headinjury.com/faqptsd.htm - \n\nIt is all right here in this site.\n\nwww.suite101.com/article.cfm/womens_ptsd/35615 -\n\nHere is another one. There are several on the subject.
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Check out (http://www.reducingstress.net/ )there is a lot or really great content and information on the subject there.\nAlso the stresseraser is a great product, you can find it at (http://www.buystresseraser.com/ ) \n\nGood luck