Veteran Suicides, PTSD, and Election 08': DOES AMERICA CARE?
BackPLEASE SPREAD THIS MESSAGE Please Rate, comment, favorite, and SHARE. PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and government inaction should matter, to you! ADDRESS THIS ISSUE IN THE CNN*YOUTUBE DEBATES: http://www.youtube.com/debates THIS IS FOR THE SOLDIERS. ORG http://thisisforthesoldiers.org/ Iraq and Afganistan Veterans of America http://www.iava.org/ CBS Story on the Veteran Suicide Epidemic: Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB2-xER8NS8 Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqFJAByDU40 NPR / All Things Considered Story: http://tinyurl.com/yslmp4 Information on PTSD issues: http://ptsdcombat.blogspot.com/ PTSD related Incident Timeline: http://timelines.epluribusmedia.org/timelines/index.php?&mjre=PTSD&table_name=tl_ptsd&function=search&order=date&order_type=ASC EMAIL THE 08' PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES: http://www.disclosureproject.org/2008presidentialcandidates.htm EMAIL CONGRESS! http://www.rallycongress.com/letter2congress/69 8/?gclid=CMC7zp7L5Y8CFQyAHgodCya3ZA CONTACT THE SENATE http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm CONTACT THE HOUSE http://www.house.gov/writerep/ This video can be used and redistributed, by anyone, in it's original form without attribution. Please attach provided links. Thank you, for your time. -Allen
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Uploaded: November 17, 2007 at 9:09 pm
Author: JustA11en
Length: 0:06:25
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Video Comments:
amiga2091 (Tuesday 25th of November 2008 11:23:09 PM)
I got awarded 30% disability for PTSD. Big whoop! I can't sleep normal hours. (Sleep Apnea and Insomnia) I am a computer tech and can't get a job since I am "older". Thanks for using us up US Army and then throwing us away just so you can do the same to the next young soldier that comes down the line!
changeVAnow (Tuesday 25th of November 2008 05:55:24 PM)
I finally went to VA to apply for compensation today.I was sexually assulted while in the military.Today the VA rep said "What did you do to place yourself in that position." I have PSTD, anxiety, depression. Then endured the same type of statement from my OIC and others. Raped again. Tried suicide. They have to listen, PTSD effects everyone. My family suffers. I've Scared them with my actions. Those who can make changes need to now.We served them.
shutemdwn (Tuesday 25th of November 2008 04:54:08 AM)
this hurts my heart
usmilitaryendowment (Sunday 16th of November 2008 05:41:55 PM)
thank you for everything you do and for posting a great video.
metallichuck (Friday 14th of November 2008 08:30:55 PM)
I am a veteran who has been diagnosed with PTSD and have attempted suicide. I was drinking alot to cope and the meds werent working fast enough. I was also taking ambien because I absolutely could not sleep. This culminated in me consuming a large quantity of alchohol and taking the rest of my Ambien. I woke up in the ER with cuts in my wrist. This is a real issue America and we dont ask much for our sacrifices other than that you care and take notice.
DOCPTSD (Sunday 23rd of November 2008 07:12:23 AM)
Read "Aftermath, A War of Memories" It is on Amazon and was written by a military psychiatrist.
bookappraise (Tuesday 11th of November 2008 08:49:47 AM)
This tells us like it is. This administration must act NOW. I care about this very much and want to do something. I write a lot of letters,etc.butfeelat a loss to doanything substansive.
PatrioticPetra (Saturday 8th of November 2008 05:58:31 PM)
Well put together ! I know how hard it is to live with someone that has PTSD. My Husband is retired Military and has 80% disability for PTSD.
JLD2005 , If your ex son in law was in a Combat Unite and served in a war, he has PTSD ! It is very hard to get help
Serving in any WAR is traumatic !
1959usa (Friday 7th of November 2008 02:03:50 AM)
i am disabled now due to a head injury...not in service of our country. But I know the feeling of hopelessness that comes from not being the person i once was. i feel so lost and so selfish to only think and feel sorry for myself.after watching this video I owe it to our service men and women to do something. The least I can do is write to our congressmen...more needs to be done ..
yorky115 (Tuesday 4th of November 2008 04:20:58 PM)
what if right just for the sake of it that tonight say mcain wins and then he see's it in suprise and just has an heartattack out of utter suprise now who goes in to power palin?
or does this shit start all over again?? it would be crazy ass shit mad and funny if it did.
i reckon something mcain may just get this shit but it would be great to see obama win this doe! but turely at the end of the day this shit lasts for one night all that money for 1 night and nobody cares about the president