Navigating Combat Stress is Practical Military Support
How our biological symptoms respond to extraordinary stressors determines how quickly and effectively we can recover. For American soldiers, there are more post-deployment suicides and homicides due to PTSD than active combat-related deaths.
Symptoms of Combat Stress and Concussion Injuries
Anxiety or panic attacks
Flashbacks to traumatic events
Nightmares
Slowed thinking/brain fog
Unable to focus
Jumpy nerves
Easily triggered and/or startled
Irritability
Numbness/unable to feel
Grief
Feeling isolated
Rage
Shame
Compassion fatigue (for loved ones)
Chronic body aches and pains
Insomnia
Loss of appetite
Impotence
Fatigue
Symptoms of Concussion Injury (TBI) ONLY:
Anxiety or panic attacks
Flashbacks to traumatic events
Nightmares
Slowed thinking/brain fog
Unable to focus
Jumpy nerves
Easily triggered and/or startled
Irritability
*If you suspect that you may have had a Concussion Injury, and are experiencing lingering symptoms, please consult a physician.
1 in every 5 US soldiers deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq has Combat Stress (PTSD).
In 2009, the number of diagnosed cases in the military rose 50%.
71% of female military personnel develop Combat Stress due to sexual assault within the ranks.
These shocking statistics point to an epidemic, and demonstrate that combat trauma is a national crisis.
COMBAT STRESS STATISTICS
Below is a list of recommended websites and resources to support combat Warriors and their loved ones with post-deployment reintegration issues by offering support for combat trauma, financial assistance, employment counseling, and local community support.
RESOURCES
American Gold Star Mothers
Disabled American Veterans
Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America
Military Chaplains Association of The United States
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Center for PTSD
The Wounded Warrior Project
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Soldier’s Angels
Veteran Crisis Line (Readjustment Counseling Services)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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