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PTSD in Iraq War Veterans is a Growing Concern for Advocates (Part A)
It may seem like it's too soon to hear about post-traumatic stress disorder from the Iraq War, but tell that to an Iraq War veteran who fights insomnia and panic attacks on a daily basis. The reality is that PTSD in Iraq War veterans disables them just like any other U.S. veteran, or any victim of a traumatic experience, for that matter.
Acknowledging Post-traumatic Stress Disorder from Iraq War Experience
The first step in gaining ground in the battle against PTSD in Iraq War veterans is to acknowledge the issue. Many veterans don't want to admit they're experiencing issues with things like controlling their emotions and panic attacks. One of the first signs of PTSD is withdrawal from friends and family or social situations.
Veterans advocacy groups work hard to raise awareness of the commonality of PTSD among veterans of all wars. While PTSD has historically been associated with older veterans, no matter how long it has been since their time of service, any veteran can suffer from PTSD in their lifetime after active duty.
If you're the caretaker of an Iraq War veteran you can help make coping with post-traumatic stress disorder after the Iraq War easier by supporting our veterans by donating to a veterans advocacy group. Or, you can donate to medical professionals who establish partnerships with these groups and can help increase the ability for veterans to obtain Independent Medical Exams (IME).
The primary level of care that can be given to help reduce the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder in Iraq War veterans comes from their primary care physicians and caretakers or family.
There are many other ways to cope with PTSD in Iraq War veterans, but they all take resources and dedication from volunteers like you. By donating to veterans advocacy groups like Care for Disabled Veterans or extending your professional resources to our cause we can make a difference in our veteran population.
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