why i'm walking
My name is Jiuseppe Copeland (Joe) and I'm a veteran. I spent the majority of my enlistment in Iraq and Kuwait. During my deployments I witnessed many horrible aspects of war. My experiences there changed me dramatically. I now suffer from combat PTSD.
PTSD can happen to anyone, from those that have fought in war to those who were support workers in war zones.
Not everyone who serves in a conflict zone returns with PTSD, but many do.
Defining Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that can afflict anyone who experiences or witnesses extreme trauma that constitutes a threat to the life of an individual. We don't know why some people suffer from PTSD and others do not. Combat PTSD and combat related depression, in addition to other mental illness, are the leading causes of post active-duty suicides. According to studies, an average of 22 veterans and 1 active duty member commit suicide every day. I don't have an answer to end this phenomenon, but I will do what I can to raise awareness. If I can save one person from taking their own life all of this will be worth it.
We can do more to help our brothers and sisters who have served.
Let's work together to recognize many are suffering and help them come home.
PTSD can happen to anyone, from those that have fought in war to those who were support workers in war zones.
Not everyone who serves in a conflict zone returns with PTSD, but many do.
Defining Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that can afflict anyone who experiences or witnesses extreme trauma that constitutes a threat to the life of an individual. We don't know why some people suffer from PTSD and others do not. Combat PTSD and combat related depression, in addition to other mental illness, are the leading causes of post active-duty suicides. According to studies, an average of 22 veterans and 1 active duty member commit suicide every day. I don't have an answer to end this phenomenon, but I will do what I can to raise awareness. If I can save one person from taking their own life all of this will be worth it.
We can do more to help our brothers and sisters who have served.
Let's work together to recognize many are suffering and help them come home.
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please Support us
Please consider supporting me along the journey and contributing to one of the fine organizations that offers support to veterans suffering from PTSD. These organizations reach out and assist veterans who are the most vulnerable to depression and even suicide.
We need your support. These organizations are often able to intervene and help veterans at critical times.
I humbly ask that you click a link below and offer your support. Thank you.
We need your support. These organizations are often able to intervene and help veterans at critical times.
I humbly ask that you click a link below and offer your support. Thank you.
