Veterans and Trauma By: Daryl Nelson, Javier Hernandez, and Riyadh Al Hinai
Trauma • A very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes someone to have mental or emotional problems usually for a long time or sometimes for a life time.
Introduction To Veterans and Trauma PTSD in pop-culture is known to go directly alongside veterans with the help coming from movies such as “American Sniper” (2014). According to the National Institute of Health, 20% of Iraqi war veterans suffer from PTSD.
Introduction To Veterans and Trauma The issue of veterans and trauma is important because these exceptional men and women gave their livelihood to this country and deserve the compensation and treatment necessary. They chose to serve and protect us. We should choose to serve and protect them.
How Traumatic Events Effect Veterans • They may be unable to find jobs when coming back from service. • Some are unable to perform certain tasks when they come back. • Some may even go homeless. • It’s a full time job being homeless. Always planning on the go, finding new places to sleep, worrying about safety. • Losing themselves and having to re-socialize. • Trapped in the past, unable to focus on the present and the future due to traumatic experiences.
How Veterans Cope With Trauma • Stress Balls • Anti-depressants – Zoloft, Xanax, Thorazine, Paxil, etc. • Pain Medication – Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Methadone, etc. • Alcohol • Illegal Drugs – MDMA, LSD, Marijuana, etc. • Deep Breathing
Coping… • Family • It’s hard for most of them to readjust their minds from a soldier, back to a civilian living with family and having a kids. • Society • Their participation with their society is limited by avoiding any physical contact or sound reminding them to the past experience. • Employment • Being out in battlefield for too long means messing part of real life jobs skills to learn those needed for the war. Lack of communication skills might be the main reason for not finding a job.
Prejudice • Prejudice is a hardship many veterans have had to go through for generations. Whether the prejudice is intentional or unintentional, it is undeserved. The prejudice can manifest itself in the form of the abuse that Vietnam Veterans had to endure, to the prejudice that modern vets go through when they are grouped with the homeless stereotypes in assuming that they are homeless because of “laziness” as opposed to a disability they acquired during their deployment being the reason. In the secondary analysis of Blue Bloods • This episode shows what veterans can face when they return home, starting with depression, resocialization, and coping with normal life activities. John Russell suffered from PTSD and couldn’t overcame it, so he finally exploded by assaulting his wife and taking his son from school. • He was ranked as one of the best soldiers in battle field, but when he came back to real life he just couldn’t keep up with it. So he chose to suicide to get rid of his nightmare.
Marriage and Family • Marriage and Family is another important issue that veterans have difficulty dealing with when afflicted with PTSD. The veteran can also pose as someone difficult to deal with as well. In the secondary analysis of Once Upon A Time • Soldiers are seen as disgraceful when leaving the army. • More honorable to die than leave. • Some go to battle to prove to themselves that they aren’t cowards, although they are fighting for the wrong reasons and may resent signing up for battle. • Constantly questioning whether or not your fighting for the right reasons.
Resocialization • The transfer from the military life to civilian life can be a hard one for a veteran. In the secondary analysis of First Blood • ”Back there I could fly a gunship, I could drive a tank, I was in charge of million dollar equipment, back here I can't even hold a job!” –John Rambo (from First Blood). • Resocialization can be made especially difficult with the after-image of war stuck in one’s mind. In the secondary analysis of House M. D. • Those who have been threw traumatic events can have changes in personality. • Tricking the mind by using technology can prove to be effective in cases such as Phantom Limb Syndrome. • When the pain finally subsides, one is able to return to their previous self. In the secondary analysis of Veteran Courts • An estimated one-third of soldiers who served in Afghanistan and Iraq came back with a service-related mental health condition or brain injury, according to the U. S. Defense Department.
Social Change • Thankfully, the general population is becoming more aware of the Trauma’s of Veterans. There are plenty of organizations whose goals are to help the veteran including the Wounded Warriors Program. Veterans do in fact get added benefits for simply being a veteran, but what they have is not nearly enough to compensate for their immense sacrifice. In the secondary analysis of How America Treats Veterans • Comparing the good and bad about how Americans treat their veterans. • America very proud about their vets although they discussed some series issues American vets face when they come back like poverty, issues related to service, PTSD, and their social life. • How military and society are pretending to support veterans but in reality they are not getting what they are actually deserve as troops who defend about the country.
State officials propose 'veterans court' as prison alternative for vets who commit crimes • Like a drug court, the veterans court would use intensely supervised treatment programs, work requirements and frequent drug tests as an alternative to prison. But it would also focus on the unique mental health needs of veterans that might contribute to crime, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries and depression. • “When we consider what our veterans have done for us, it becomes imperative that we not just ignore the challenges they may experience from their military service, ” he said. “If we restore these veterans to full health, we will all benefit from the effort. ” • A 2012 report by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln put the cost of a problem-solving court at $12 to $46 per day, compared with up to $92 per day for a cell in a state prison. • An estimated 13, 200 veterans who would otherwise be in prison are involved in those courts, the group said. • An estimated one-third of soldiers who served in Afghanistan and Iraq came back with a service-related mental health condition or brain injury, according to the U. S. Defense Department.
Conclusion • In the past being a veteran meant many different things. It was associated with bravery, courage, and valor. Those who quit, were dismissed due to psychological reasons, or impersonated a solder were discriminated against. Now technology has changed our perceptions of veterans in many ways. Some are still highly regarded, while others are not, due shameful actions. • Although there are many mixed opinions on veterans, they deserve the right be be respected and lead normal lives after duty. • Some who have gone through traumatic events have been able to overcome these obstacles and help others who have been through similar circumstances. • An estimated one-third of soldiers who served in Afghanistan and Iraq came back with a servicerelated mental health condition or brain injury, according to the U. S. Defense Department. • Resocializing to new environments can lead to a loss of ones previous identity and it can be difficult to readjust. • Moving place to place everyday is a fulltime job and can be stressful. • Can’t let what has happened determine what can happen. People can be strengthened by unfortunate events.
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