Category Archives: Standing Down

Dogs and PTSD

Post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD in dogs has now been diagnosed.  In the changes of the recent surge and in the war in Afghanistan and Iraq, warrior dogs have seen their fair share of bombing experience and war.  With … Continue reading

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Returning Home and Finding Rest Can Be Difficult : Nightmares with PTSD and PTSD Treatment

Our solider is suffering from PTSD, Nightmares with PTSD, and often needs PTSD Treatment. The American Solider is a proud member of our society, with so much to offer us all, and when our amazing solider comes back home, and … Continue reading

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How to Remove Post Traumatic Stress From Your Civilian Life

Returning back to your civilian life and schedule can be a difficult task for the solider and their family and friends, especially when post traumatic stress is a factor.  The adjustment should be a happy one for you as a … Continue reading

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PTSD Support

PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, has been with us with every war.  Until only recently, have we seen it as a medical condition.  There is nothing wrong with getting treatment for this disorder.  Not only do soldiers get it on … Continue reading

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Finding your Way at Home

Your duty has ended, and a new day has dawned on you.  They give you your walking papers, and you feel a bit overwhelmed.  You have had to forget your dreams and visions for so long, it is hard to … Continue reading

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New Help for Soldiers

The new war era we are in is most likely going to last for a few more years.  The politics of nuclear weapons, oil, and other tragic events surrounding areas of disturbance, will keep our American Soldiers on foreign soil … Continue reading

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America the Beautiful

You are our hero, and it is because of you that we can live in peace and some harmony.  We are able to voice our opinions, find our voices, and speak out against what we think is unfair or unjust.  … Continue reading

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Addiction Habits

When you were in service, there were many chances to blow off steam, and you have had your chance to find time to go on drunk benders, and to try some illegal substances.  It is really important that you remain … Continue reading

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Dealing with Stress: Message to Family Members

What may be easy for some people, the noise, the normal day-to-day concerns of life, working, and new technology can be very difficult for returning soldiers.  Often they have been in isolated areas of battle, away from normal society, and … Continue reading

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Support our Soldiers: Message to Family and Friends

The best way to support our country, is to support our troops directly.  Here are some great ways to support our troops, and bring them great advice, support, and let them grow now as individuals upon the return to civilian … Continue reading

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