tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post6650493306998085541..comments2023-10-29T04:33:48.167-05:00Comments on daddyBstrong: Medic in famous photo dies after PTSD struggleMac Daddy Tribute Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-69149917626414909882008-07-22T13:14:00.000-05:002008-07-22T13:14:00.000-05:00patti: Well stated. Thank you.patti: Well stated. Thank you.Mac Daddy Tribute Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-71235180246421864222008-07-22T12:45:00.000-05:002008-07-22T12:45:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for posting these pieces about ...Thank you so much for posting these pieces about the stories and the people who's lives are affected in ways most people in this country can't even fathom. The "heroes"--men and women--whose lives are taken from them and the ones they love too early in life--and some of them didn't die in the true sense of the word--they are not buried in a cemetary, but they may be "buried" inside their bodies or their minds, and/or not getting the support, the respect, the honor, and the attention to their lived realities, that they deserve. Thanks again for sharing these pieces with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-7150430225859555592008-07-21T09:56:00.000-05:002008-07-21T09:56:00.000-05:00Lisa, some years ago, a black woman named Saleema ...Lisa, some years ago, a black woman named Saleema Majid asked me to assist her with some research she doing. Saleema was the Exec. Director of African American Family Services, a culture-specific chemical dependency agency here in the twin cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul). She wanted to do research to back up her hypothesis that some black men who come to the twin cities from violent inner cities like Chicago, Gary, Indiana, Detroit, East St. Louis, etc. exhibit the same symptoms as Vietnam vets who came home and were diagnosed with PTSD. Unfortunately, she died before we could get the research off the ground, but you've just reminded me that I should check and see if there is more recent research on this topic and share with readers. I think it's very much related to what we're talking about here. Thanks for reminding me.Mac Daddy Tribute Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-67797537791530279332008-07-19T20:07:00.000-05:002008-07-19T20:07:00.000-05:00rainywalker: Given the high level of rapes and ass...rainywalker: Given the high level of rapes and assaults on women in the military, the point you mentioned about women being at a higher risk for getting PTSD makes sense to me. If you come across any reports or studies about this, let us know. Meanwhile, i'll see what I can find. Thanks.Mac Daddy Tribute Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-85240603298481513222008-07-19T20:00:00.000-05:002008-07-19T20:00:00.000-05:00truth: I'm aware of the movie and have already pos...truth: I'm aware of the movie and have already posted a review of it. BTW: I checked out your blog and thinks it's cool. Got you linked.<BR/>Lisa: You are spot on about this about men; and your point leads me to wonder if the problem of PTSD, or depression, isn't more widespread than we think. <BR/><BR/>In my research, I'm reading two things over and over again: That only about half of those identified as having depression or PTSD are being treated, and that the military-- in some cases--is intentionally failing to diagnose PTSD. Lisa, given men's reluctance to admit they need help, as you state and these two allegations, what these allegations suggest to me is that this problem is much more widespread than we know and the military is not remotely prepared or willing to deal with it.<BR/>Verna: I know you you have dealt with soldiers who have PTSD. Feel free to share any insights. Thanks.<BR/>rainywalker: Thanks, but I have to say I'm beginning to feel more and more pissed off and ashamed of our military and the Bush administration for tossing our soldiers into these wars abroad and providing them so little support once they come home.Mac Daddy Tribute Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483912561779369669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-51606310590422287062008-07-19T18:03:00.000-05:002008-07-19T18:03:00.000-05:00daddyBstrong,Thank you for your efforts to shine l...daddyBstrong,<BR/>Thank you for your efforts to shine light on growing problems with our soldiers and veterans. Ironically women soldiers are at a higher risk [38%] of getting PTSD than men. My heart goes out to them and their families.rainywalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13445164335609548931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-12149291427315816952008-07-19T17:52:00.000-05:002008-07-19T17:52:00.000-05:00Blackwomenblowthetrumpet raises a good point about...Blackwomenblowthetrumpet raises a good point about PTSD and what is, sadly, every-day trauma for people, and especially, anyone dealing with poverty, racism, and violence on a daily basis. PTSD is probably a much larger factor than is even known . . . there likely *should* be situation-specific "subtypes" of PTSD that could be identified, diagnosed, and treated. But as a nation, we have difficulty even funding basic healthcare for poor people -- much less psychological care.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for raising our awareness about this topic, MacDaddy. <BR/>VernaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-39050352597073029622008-07-19T17:23:00.000-05:002008-07-19T17:23:00.000-05:00Hello there MacDaddy,Thank you so much for sharing...Hello there MacDaddy,<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for sharing this tragedy with everyone.<BR/><BR/>There are so many parts of the psyche of a man that refuse to admit a need for help...and that have an identification with rejection of inner pain as affirmation of "being a man"...<BR/><BR/>There are many, many black men who I have met who are in and out of recovery for substance abuse...most of them are unable to articulate their feelings constructively...so many years of being in "combat" mode within the ghettos has put so many of our men in a place of being emotionally-under-developed...and we don't talk about this....<BR/><BR/>I know that your post was not about that issue but I began thinking about it as I looked at this soldier's photo and read his story...<BR/><BR/>There are many layers of this story that we have to be willing to examine... <BR/><BR/>Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!<BR/>LisaLISA VAZQUEZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583559303233985031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737268075572482842.post-62153904203202171942008-07-19T11:46:00.000-05:002008-07-19T11:46:00.000-05:00Great post,This is a sad, but common story about t...Great post,<BR/>This is a sad, but common story about the difficulties of dealing with post combat life. There is a great movie that came out last year called "The Valley of Elah." It's based on a true story of a missing soldier who just returned from Iraqi and his ex - MP father, who is determined to find out what happened to his son. <BR/><BR/>If you have not already caught the movie, check it out when you get a chance.<BR/><BR/>Peace!Vertishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903351135854868487noreply@blogger.com