ptsd Combat Operations Stress / Ptsd

[carlie]

Has anyone else yet heard this term Combat Operations Stress ? ?

First I've heard of it. Below I've posted the URL I found it at - and a copy of

some vets post, stating what it is and how it differs from PTSD. Makes me

wonder what lies ahead for new disabled vets. I think this is worth some research

and discussion.

jmho,

carlie

http://groups.msn.com/IraqWarVeterans/iraq...612080324319225

"Erica, Ok first things first. If your soldier just came home then he may just be suffering COS (Combat Operations Stress) The best way to think of this is that anything you do in life effects the rest of your life, wether it is going to college, joining the work force or serving on an ambulance squad. It all has an emotional impact. PTSD and COS have the same symptoms except that over time COS diminishes to memories and PTSD remins pretty real. This is how I delt with the problems I had on my return, First I had to acknowledge the symptoms and assosiated problems, then I had to identify why I was having the symptoms and decide if they where real or just in my mind. Sounds simple but it isn't. The worst synptoms were depression and anger. They both come from having lived in a high state of alert for to long, and having to react to threats without warning. I can recommend that you and your soldier read and talk to a counselor. Two books I have found that I wish I had when I got back are: "Down Range to Iraq and Back" and "Courage After Fire". They are both good books with lots information on symptoms and stratigies to self-help. Also join the local VFW or Legion and get involved, these guys have been there and done that. And the want to be there for him and you. Finnally, go talk with the VA rep and get some help. Don't forget that you need help dealing with this also. I thank you and your soldier for your service. Cheers, Tom "

[Philip Rogers]

Has anyone else yet heard this term Combat Operations Stress ? ?

First I've heard of it. Below I've posted the URL I found it at - and a copy of

some vets post, stating what it is and how it differs from PTSD. Makes me

wonder what lies ahead for new disabled vets. I think this is worth some research

and discussion.

jmho,

carlie

http://groups.msn.com/IraqWarVeterans/iraq...612080324319225

"Erica, Ok first things first. If your soldier just came home then he may just be suffering COS (Combat Operations Stress) The best way to think of this is that anything you do in life effects the rest of your life, wether it is going to college, joining the work force or serving on an ambulance squad. It all has an emotional impact. PTSD and COS have the same symptoms except that over time COS diminishes to memories and PTSD remins pretty real. This is how I delt with the problems I had on my return, First I had to acknowledge the symptoms and assosiated problems, then I had to identify why I was having the symptoms and decide if they where real or just in my mind. Sounds simple but it isn't. The worst synptoms were depression and anger. They both come from having lived in a high state of alert for to long, and having to react to threats without warning. I can recommend that you and your soldier read and talk to a counselor. Two books I have found that I wish I had when I got back are: "Down Range to Iraq and Back" and "Courage After Fire". They are both good books with lots information on symptoms and stratigies to self-help. Also join the local VFW or Legion and get involved, these guys have been there and done that. And the want to be there for him and you. Finnally, go talk with the VA rep and get some help. Don't forget that you need help dealing with this also. I thank you and your soldier for your service. Cheers, Tom "

Carla -

Sounds like a new name the VA invented so they won't have to pay because it'll go away. Yeah, right!

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