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- Rape in the Military - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Abigail FazelatAn Oscar-nominated documentary called “The Invisible War” tackles the seemingly taboo subject of rape and sexual assault in the military. ABC News covered a quick story of the documentary and featured three women who bravely volunteered their personal stories of being raped while enlisted in the ...
Views: 1536 - Growing Domestic Violence Against the Disabled - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Abigail FazelatIntimate personal violence, which is similar to domestic violence, affects an estimated 12 million people, both men and women, per year. That is according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline’s website, where plenty of similarly shocking statistics can be found. For instance, “more than 1 ...
Views: 1455 - Is it a Panic Attack or PTSD? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Abigail FazelatOperation: I.V is a 501(c)3 non-profit founded in 2012 that helps combat veterans heal from both PTSD as well as traumatic brain injuries. Its founder, Roxann Abrams, is a Gold Star Mother who lost her son SFC Randy Abrams in 2009. Randy took his own life after experiencing a PTSD flashback from ...
Views: 1660 - D-Day’s 70th Anniversary - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Abigail Fazelat“People of Western Europe, the hour of your liberation is approaching. All patriots, men and women, young and old, have a part to play in the achievement of final victory. This landing is but the opening phase of the campaign of Western Europe. Great battles lie ahead. I call upon all who love ...
Views: 1617 - Fake Service Dogs - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Abigail FazelatAccording to an article released by CBS News called “Fake Service Dogs a Growing Problem,” real service dogs help assist a wide variety of individuals, including “people who use power or manual wheelchairs, have balance issues, have various types of autism, need seizure alert or response, need ...
Views: 1382 - Israeli Study on HBOT - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Abigail FazelatPBS Frontline estimates that almost half a million soldiers are afflicted with some form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, admittedly, that number is “hard to pinpoint,” because TBIs can easily go either mis/undiagnosed by the medical community. However, some TBIs can be deadly if left ...
Views: 1311 - Brain Hemorrhages - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Abigail FazelatDo you know that you can be living with a brain aneurism and might not even know it? An article released by ABC News called “8 Everyday Ways to Have a Brain Bleed” says that if you “[smoke], [have] hypertension, [are] female or [have] a family history of an aneurisms,” you have a higher risk ...
Views: 1396 - Stress and Alcoholism - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe Scripps Research Institute in California created a study that proved that stress had a direct correlation to addiction (and therefore substance abuse). Psychology Today captured the study in 2010 under the article title, “Stress Hormone Key to Alcohol Dependence”. It is no secret that stress ...
Views: 1510 - Biological Root of Violence Revealed? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Abigail FazelatCan medical science now physically predict individuals whom are most likely to commit acts of violence? Adrian Raine, a criminologist and author of The Biology of Violence, has discovered a biological root that exists in many “cold-blooded killers”. In general, Raine refers to an inclination ...
Views: 1187 - The Brain on Morality - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2014 from Abigail FazelatCombat soldiers are placed in a very precarious position once they join the military. While they were civilians, soldiers were taught that violence and murder were both morally wrong, and should refrain from committing such acts against others. However, on the battlefield, these same soldiers ...
Views: 1243 - Memorial Day, Past and Present - by Submitted on May 28, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThis past Monday was Memorial Day, a day to celebrate those military members who have made “the ultimate sacrifice”. The History Channel hosts a video on the channel’s website called “Memorial Day” that delves into the history behind the holiday. The inspiration behind the holiday was first ...
Views: 1195 - Veterans with PTSD-- Don’t Give Up Hope! - by Submitted on May 28, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1389 - Discharged from the Military- Now What? Finding Purpose as a Civilian - by Submitted on May 28, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe military can quickly become an all-consuming lifestyle for both soldiers and their families. However, when those soldiers are discharged and released back into the civilian world, one out of five of those soldiers will severely struggle with that adjustment. The U.S. Department of ...
Views: 1172 - Losing Relationships to PTSD - by Submitted on May 28, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1600 - Depression and ‘Treatment Resistance’ - by Submitted on May 28, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1208 - Bulimia, PTSD, and the Marines - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Abigail FazelatEating disorders are known to be prevalent inside the fashion industry, but what about the military? As the number of women who enlist in the armed forces increases, so do the rates of eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia nervosa. Eating disorders, at their core, provide an afflicted ...
Views: 1756 - Jarhead - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Abigail FazelatDuring the Iraq War, the news was one of the few resources that civilians had in order to track U.S. troops’ activities overseas. However, this point of view, with only brief video clips and sparse snapshots flashing across TV screens, was the only peek into the lives of these troops as they ...
Views: 1679 - Veterans, PTSD, and Nervous Breakdowns - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Abigail FazelatMany people make light of nervous breakdowns, often using the term in a joking and over-exaggerative manner. However, nervous breakdowns, although not officially referred to as a medical condition, are still very serious, as they signal several underlying mental issues which must be ...
Views: 3048 - Veterans, Genetics, and Alcoholism - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 2262 - An In-Depth Look on Military Suicide Statistics - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Abigail FazelatBy now, the public has become more aware of the startling number of daily military suicides—roughly 22 veterans a day are taking their own lives after they are discharged from service. However, the exact cause of (at the least the majority of) these suicides is unfortunately unknown. ...
Views: 1658 - Growing 2014 VA Scandal - by Submitted on May 14, 2014 from Abigail FazelatFor several years, the VA has been under fire for repeated instances of negligence. Reports released by CBS in 2013 revealed that medical professionals associated with the VA prescribed 259% more narcotics than in 2002, and that individualized therapy had fallen by the wayside. An affiliate of ...
Views: 1408 - Sergeant Savage Ravaged by War, says New York Times - by Submitted on May 14, 2014 from Abigail FazelatA (somewhat) retired combat veteran, Sergeant Shane Savage, recently became a featured story as part of the New York Times. Savage’s story employs the multitude of struggles that thousands of other combat veterans face shortly after their discharge from service. Savage recalls his battles with ...
Views: 1275 - Biographies of Gold Star Mothers - by Submitted on May 14, 2014 from Abigail FazelatAccording to a website called Army.mil, ever since WWI, mothers of fallen soldiers have dubbed themselves as “Gold Star Mothers”. The name derived from the Gold Star, a symbol in the military known for “loss and sacrifice”. Ever since 1936, September 29th has officially been recognized by the ...
Views: 1501 - Mothers in the Military - by Submitted on May 14, 2014 from Abigail FazelatMothers are normally military minorities. Sure, women in general are gaining more recognition in the military, but surely many people forget that a large majority of these women are mothers as well as national heroes. However, balancing these two identities is hardly ever easy. One military ...
Views: 1595 - Can Laughter Help Veterans and PTSD? - by Submitted on May 14, 2014 from Abigail FazelatPeople have always said that laughter is the best medicine, but is there really any truth to the saying? What sort, if any, medicinal benefits does laughter have on the body? What about the mind? Discovery.com, the on-line database for the Discovery Channel, uses results from studying ...
Views: 3035 - How Toxic Relationships Affect PTSD - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from Abigail FazelatHow Toxic Relationships Affect PTSD The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: ...
Views: 1538 - Exercises for Relaxation - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from Abigail FazelatIt is no secret that daily physical exercise can significantly lower stress levels over time. Studies have revealed that physical exercise lowers levels of the chemical cortisol in the brain—the hormone solely responsible for stress—while simultaneously raising the levels of endorphins—the ...
Views: 1010 - Is PTSD Stress Contagious? - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1370 - How Overthinking Worsens PTSD - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from Abigail FazelatNot many people think about overthinking, which is ironic, since those who overthink are too preoccupied with overthinking to notice just how damaging their overthinking can be. Overthinking occurs when a person continues to dwell relentlessly on one scenario, subject, or problem to the point of ...
Views: 1256 - How Overthinking Worsens PTSD - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from Abigail FazelatNot many people think about overthinking, which is ironic, since those who overthink are too preoccupied with overthinking to notice just how damaging their overthinking can be. Overthinking occurs when a person continues to dwell relentlessly on one scenario, subject, or problem to the point of ...
Views: 2756 - PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on May 07, 2014 from Abigail FazelatMillions of Americans every year find themselves plagued by a variety of anxiety disorders that potentially affect every facet of their daily lives. Some of these anxiety disorders surround specific incidents in life, like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder involves anxiety after an individual ...
Views: 1185 - Veterans and a Secret Waiting List - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Abigail FazelatMany news outlets, including CNN, have voraciously covered the newest scandal regarding the Veterans’ Administration. A VA facility located in Phoenix, AZ, was discovered to have left 40 U.S. veterans die from lack of care due to the presence of a secret waiting list. According to a CNN ...
Views: 1015 - Veterans Barely Surviving College - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Abigail FazelatAlthough tens of thousands of returning combat veterans are going back to school, hardly any are making it to graduation day. NBC News covered a study conducted by the Colorado Workforce Development Council in an article called “Thousands of Veterans Failing in Latest Battlefield: College,” ...
Views: 1055 - Veterans Losing Benefits, Causing Stress - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 901 - Racism and PTSD - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1524 - PTSD and Loneliness - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1997 - Veterans, PTSD, and Dementia? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1188 - Veterans and Anger Management - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1289 - How Veterans Can Cope with Guilt - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Abigail FazelatPossibly one of the most agitating side effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in combat veterans is an overwhelming feeling of guilt. The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops PTSD, either during or shortly after combat, and the Mayo Clinic ...
Views: 1204 - Why Veterans Make Great Employees - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Abigail FazelatEven though returning combat veterans earn a bad reputation in the media, many veterans can be fantastic assets to employers who are looking for disciplined and hardworking individuals. True, while the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops ...
Views: 1391 - How to Combat PTSD Nightmares - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Abigail FazelatNightmares are a sign of high levels of stress. So no wonder combat veterans who suffer from PTSD suffer from frequent and hellacious nightmares from their time at war. The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, ...
Views: 1300 - Young Soldiers and PTSD - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1916 - How Deployments Worsen PTSD - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or shortly after combat. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1178 - Dedicated to Iraq and Afghanistan Combat Veterans: - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe two most recent wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan have left hundreds of thousands of U.S. combat soldiers in utter mental distress. The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs has even conducted an intensive study as to what wartime activities were especially provocative to combat soldiers, and ...
Views: 1225 - Veterans, Paranoia, and PTSD - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2014 from Abigail FazelatDuring combat, a soldier must always be on high alert for his or her own personal safety. Danger lurks around every corner, and every day could bring the possibility of certain doom. Therefore, a soldier must take all precautionary measures to avoid being taken by surprise by a foreign weapon or ...
Views: 5575 - Complex-PTSD - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2014 from Abigail FazelatToday, both civilians and military personnel alike are more aware of the existence of a potentially serious mental illness known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. The Mayo Clinic defines PTSD as having three main categories of symptoms: “re-experiencing symptoms,” “avoidance symptoms,” ...
Views: 1279 - PTSD Vets and Their Pets - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Abigail FazelatPets are notoriously beneficial to a human’s well-being. They keep their owners company, they provide a sense of fun and relaxation, and can even serve as great listeners. In fact, some religions, like the pagans, put so much emphasis on pets precisely for their properties of healing and ...
Views: 967 - ‘The Best Years of Our Lives’ - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs recently reports that one in five combat veterans develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, either during or after their service. However, while PTSD is becoming more widely-recognized, the illness was not fully accepted by the medical community ...
Views: 1845 - Following Fort Hood - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Abigail FazelatA few days ago, there was a shooting at Fort Hood purportedly by a veteran who possesses either signs and symptoms of PTSD or possibly even a traumatic brain injury. While the situation is still currently under investigation, this resurgence of military PTSD reminds us all that mental and ...
Views: 1023 - PTSD Vets Need a Mental Cleanse - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2014 from Abigail FazelatIt is always a good idea to perform physical cleanses now and again to rid the body of toxins and other forms of waste. However, did you know that it is equally important to perform mental cleanses as well? Mental cleanses provide a clearer mind and a stronger sense of self, which for people who ...
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