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BuDDaH · 11-05-2009, 03:25 PM

To let you know, the Army has a policy it has been enforcing for those who come back from deployment to be tested for PTSD every 30 / 60 / 90 days after returning back, it is ALSO a lot of self help services the most people who know they should go, don't because of the stigma of looking "weak". Most people feel that they are a joke BUT they are there for people who come forward and notice they need help. Most of the soldiers don't want to say "I have a problem and need to seek help.."
They try to suck it up or feel that the services wont help them at all. 90% of them who say that NEVER tried going to use the services, yet they can say they suck.

I know this FIRST hand because my unit just returned from deployment 12 days ago and I see how hard the Army is working on trying to help those who need it. The problem is the SOLDIERS dont come forward.

This ALSO just in, the major (yes, it was an officer) who was one of the shooters was having issues BEFORE he got to Fort Hood, and I heard he hasn't deployed yet, which pretty much negates the "PSTD" claim. I could be wrong, so blame Fox News if that is not right.

11-05-2009, 03:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
BuDDaH The Matrix had a point... Moderator Emeritus Location: 10th Mountain ASB Fort Drum, N.Y.	To let you know, the Army has a policy it has been enforcing for those who come back from deployment to be tested for PTSD every 30 / 60 / 90 days after returning back, it is ALSO a lot of self help services the most people who know they should go, don't because of the stigma of looking "weak". Most people feel that they are a joke BUT they are there for people who come forward and notice they need help. Most of the soldiers don't want to say "I have a problem and need to seek help.." They try to suck it up or feel that the services wont help them at all. 90% of them who say that NEVER tried going to use the services, yet they can say they suck. I know this FIRST hand because my unit just returned from deployment 12 days ago and I see how hard the Army is working on trying to help those who need it. The problem is the SOLDIERS dont come forward. This ALSO just in, the major (yes, it was an officer) who was one of the shooters was having issues BEFORE he got to Fort Hood, and I heard he hasn't deployed yet, which pretty much negates the "PSTD" claim. I could be wrong, so blame Fox News if that is not right. __________________ I'd hit that so hard whoever could pull me out would become King of England! Last edited by BuDDaH; 11-05-2009 at 04:06 PM..