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POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
It has come to our
attention during email conversations with many members that PTSD is
quite prevalent. None of us is medically qualified, but felt that it
might be useful to address the problem in the only way we can by
offering any suggestions and help which we know about.
Firstly, for many who mentioned it, they were surprised to find out
they were not on their own, and that other members were also
suffering. Some freely admit they have a problem - others are
in total denial, feeling it is a sign of weakness. This is not the
case.
We have found an on-line self-assessment test
which may interest some of you. Please have a look at -
http://www.slshealth.com/residential/behavioral_info/selftestposttrauma.asp?CatID=25
If, after you complete this test, you feel that you would like to
talk to a professional, then the 'Combat Stress' Organization comes
very highly recommended -
http://www.combatstress.org.uk/default.asp.
Don't continue to suffer
in silence .... there really is help out there for you. If any
members can recommend any other organizations which they have found
helpful in this situation, we would very much like to hear about
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