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Signs and symptoms of PTSD have been documented in ancient literature from several hundred to several thousand years BC. Nothing new about it. However, the pejorative statements people make about PTSD patients are quite harmful and do little to describe the facts about this problem. Attached, is a link to a study on PTSD documentation in ancient literature, and this study was done outside of the United States, because I would not want to use anything from the "pharmaceutically" tainted literature in the States... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2990839/ Take care, chbare. On a side note, I am not sure I would say I suffer from PTSD; however, I have had a few nightmares relating to experiences I've had in both the United States and Afghanistan. Also, I remember being out walking and had a minor incident shortly after returning from Afghanistan. Apparently, there was a foot ball game and when one team won, a massive fire works show started (Homecoming I believe). There was a sudden, large boom and for an instant I though it was an IDE/VBIED and went to the ground. Had I been a little more aware of the fact that the game was going on, I do not think it would have taken me by surprise. I have had no other incidents since and generally think I am doing just fine. However, I can appreciate what some of these people who experienced "real" action may be dealing with. Take care, chbare.

Crotchity, you truly are an asshole. I guess my father-in-law (Navy corpsman stationed in Vietnam with the USMC) was just pretending when he would hide under the covers every 4th of July because the fireworks made the flashbacks uncontrollable. It was even funnier when he couldn't take it any longer and overdosed, leaving behind a wife, 8 year old daughter and 5 year old son. Yup, must have been the pharmaceutical industry's fault, especially since he was on no meds. So how long until you make this thread about yourself and turn it into a racism thread? You truly are a worthless piece of shit.

Probably turned to alchol. To echo what has been said though, you truly are an asshole, probably part way to being an ankle now.

Heard something similar from an EMT riding in Berlin. He told me that at New Year`s Eve, they would get dispatched to psychatric calls quite often. Over the years, they had quite a few elderly patients getting a fit, because all the fireworks draw them back to the bombings they had survived in WWII. @ crotchity: When you have really nothing to say, but a load of crap to provoke others, wouldn`t it be best to say nothing at all?

Yet another reason to bring back the reputation thing, so that when a visitor drops in for a look to this site, the clear understanding that the poser routinely spews dung and is not respected. Following the Crotch Logic: all of the other drugs we use in daily practice must be in our imagination as well ? You know like vaccines, chemotherapy drugs, antibiotics, adrenaline and pain medication, yup it's all government conspiracy. <edited to remove rude language and not bring myself down to the crotch level of ignorance and stupidity>

i wonder if there was a sign by the aircraft, you know, shaped like a clown with its hand held out saying something like "you have to be this tall kiddies to ride the rollercoaster" all he power to the guy, still umping when the odds were stacked againts him. I can see where lone is coming from. Theres so many rules and regs on everything these days, im surprised he was allowed to jump, but all the power to him i say.

Vote for Pedro!

Ruff: many years ago, I had the same call, Once we finally found a key with a neighbor to gain access the elderly pt had died. Ever since then I have never let the problem of locked doors or windows stop me from making access. I figure it's better to ask for forgiveness after the fact than to wait around and find out my patient has died. I keep several small tools in the truck at all times. A 3 pound short handle sledge, a 2 foot flat bar and a strip of bleach bottle to use as a lock slip. If the doors deadbolted, most window locks take very little to force. never had a pt complain that I made access to their home when they needed help.

Who said anything about drugs? Say what you want about the pharmaceutic industry, fine and to some degree I agree with you. Don't ever say PTSD is not real. If you did a little research instead of figuring out how to blame the white people for what an asshole you are you might know that it has been around for a long time. The term PTSD is a new term for conditions that have been described for centuries. Ever hear of battle fatigue (WWII), shell shock (WWI) or soldier's heart (US Civil War). Prior to that it was regretfully labeled as cowardice or personal weakness at times. Have you ever read about Hori or the accounts of Herodotus? I'm going to guess not because you are too stupid to research something that you know nothing about. I'm sure you'll have some stupid comeback so let me preemptively say, fuck you. Edit: Since research is too difficult for your pea-brain, here is a link for your education (and for others who are legitimately interested). http://www.vva.org/archive/TheVeteran/2005_03/feature_HistoryPTSD.htm

No not really. Wackers tend to get in the way on scene.

tactical super medic door kicking in boots?

Which piece of gear are you thinking would have helped here? Dwayne