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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Post Hurricane Katrina Mental Health Issues | 1/31/2012 | William Silver |
| Q: I am a writer currently doing a feature story for DailyRx.com, about the continuing effects on the ... A: Shelley, there are a number of sites with PTSD effects on the brain and behaviors. ... | ||
| PTSD | 9/1/2011 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I copied the bottom of this page in case you dind't remember me. You were right. I was waiting for ... A: Joyce, Your husband should have been formally notified that his condition was found to be service ... | ||
| PTSD | 8/11/2011 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I copied the bottom of this page in case you dind't remember me. You were right. I was waiting for ... A: Joyce, Let's start again. Your husband has a problem; while you're not certain what the ... | ||
| PTSD | 8/11/2011 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I copied the bottom of this page in case you dind't remember me. You were right. I was waiting for ... A: Joyce, So the other shoe has fallen. Now what? The question you need to ask yourself is ... | ||
| I Feel Bad :\ Is It PTSD? | 8/9/2011 | William Silver |
| Q: So This Girl I Know..Shes Like Really Depressed And Bipolar..and ADHD I Think...Yesterday We Were ... A: Alissa, Anytime a person experiences a sudden emotional shock, either firsthand or as a witness, it ... | ||
| PTSD | 8/6/2011 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I copied the bottom of the page incase you didn't remember me. But I have noticed something kind of ... A: Joyce, In relationships where PTSD is present, both people suffer. That's why it's important ... | ||
| disability | 8/4/2011 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I just today talked my husband into seeing someone for his anxiety/stress. The Dr we saw today seems ... A: Joyce, The fact that you have a claim in for service connection for Jim's ankles does not ... | ||
| disability | 8/3/2011 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I just today talked my husband into seeing someone for his anxiety/stress. The Dr we saw today seems ... A: Joyce, I didn't realize the Dr. in your husband's case was a VA hospital employee. That said, ... | ||
| disability | 8/1/2011 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I just today talked my husband into seeing someone for his anxiety/stress. The Dr we saw today seems ... A: Joyce, A determination for your husband's P.T.S.D. being service connected (caused or ... | ||
| Not sure what to do | 7/22/2011 | William Silver |
| Q: Ok I'm 20 , I'm lesbian and have been with my girl friend for 6 months and we both love each other, ... A: Nicole, Being in a committed relationship pretty much requires honesty in all matters, so your ... | ||
| Anxiety due to trama | 5/14/2011 | Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger |
| Q: I am in need of someone to talk to. I feel like I am going to explode on the inside. I have a lot of ... A: You can write back here, or you can contact me from my website beneath my name and I've added my ... | ||
| PTSD related to others abuse of alcohol | 5/6/2011 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I am messaging to ask you about whether it's possible to suffer from PTSD as a result of emotional ... A: Mary, Is it possible to suffer from PTSD as a result of emotional abuse suffered from an ... | ||
| Question | 5/5/2011 | Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger |
| Q: I am wondering how I can stop blaming myself for the sexual abuse that happened to me when I was ... A: That is not an easy subject. Most victims of any kind of abuse blame themselves. If you would like ... | ||
| Is it really PTSD? | 3/7/2011 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I am a 20 year old girl, and I am currently having Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I was referred for ... A: Carla, In view of the fact that you are under the care of a therapist, I will only give you ... | ||
| The girl I care for has PTSD | 2/8/2011 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I am having a difficult time with the girl that I am interested in. In the past, she was physically ... A: Jeff, Since this girl has been traumatized by past experiences with men, it is understandable ... | ||
| My friend's ptsd/ptss | 1/20/2011 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: A close friend of mine lost her husband ten years ago in an auto accident. Although she has dated ... A: Randall, It sounds like you're on the right track. You're friend is indeed fortunate to have ... | ||
| My friend's ptsd/ptss | 1/19/2011 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: A close friend of mine lost her husband ten years ago in an auto accident. Although she has dated ... A: Randall, I've read your questions several times. I believe that your friend is experiencing ... | ||
| Is this C-PTSD? PTSD? Nothing at all? | 1/11/2011 | William Silver |
| Q: I was molested for at least two years of my childhood, I can't remember exact ages but I was ... A: Talin, Well, I think we can rule out the "Is it nothing at all" part of your question, can't we? ... | ||
| Need Advise | 1/2/2011 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: My brother is an ex-Marine and served in Afganistat. He is 30 years old and has been out of the ... A: Anna, I understand your concern for your brother's welfare. You love him and want to help him. ... | ||
| Boyfriend with PTSD | 12/14/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been living together for more than a year now. He was in Army and went to ... A: Lisa, Before I answer your question, I have a few questions. 1). Has your ... | ||
| help | 10/27/2010 | William Silver |
| Q: I have PTSS or something (one doctor says one thing another says the other) due to an "oral rape". ... A: Amy, most cases of sexual battery/trauma can result in PTSD (PTSS) symptoms such as yours, ... | ||
| infidelity-PTSD | 10/14/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: After a few months of dating, and after we had fallen in love my boyfriend disclosed that he had ... A: Okay Ann, you may feel like you have PTSD, but you probably do not. Only a professional ... | ||
| How can I deal with my soldier boyfriend's PTSD? | 9/7/2010 | William Silver |
| Q: My boyfriend just returned home from Iraq. It was his first tour there and we managed to talk ... A: Erika, War experiences change people's lives in many ways, that are sometimes subtle and often not. ... | ||
| ptsd | 6/25/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: 15 yrs ago.Unfortunately my 3 young sons witnessed the attack and the attacker then slashed his ... A: Megan, You've had a number of challenges: "...an horrific assault,15 yrs ago...my 3 young sons ... | ||
| Conducting Research for Paper | 6/4/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: Parker, I am writing a research paper on PTSD for my history class. I have found that the occurrence ... A: Emeline, In my experience, the best preventative measure one can take to prevent the onset of ... | ||
| I want to still be there for him. Is that weird? | 5/15/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I am attending counseling for myself now. I was wondering it is weird to still want to be here and ... A: Jessica, Telling someone that you're supportive of his efforts to help himself and letting him ... | ||
| I want to still be there for him. Is that weird? | 5/13/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I am attending counseling for myself now. I was wondering it is weird to still want to be here and ... A: Jessica, It's healthy that you are now in counseling. No, it is not "weird to still want to be ... | ||
| We broke up and he still isn't getting help | 5/10/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: Me and my SO have just ended the relationship three weeks ago. He sent me a text message saying he ... A: Jessica, In response to your first question, "...would I be considered a trigger?" In my ... | ||
| We broke up and he still isn't getting help | 5/7/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: Me and my SO have just ended the relationship three weeks ago. He sent me a text message saying he ... A: Jessica, It is very common for people who are new to counseling (I assume you're new) to stop ... | ||
| We broke up and he still isn't getting help | 5/4/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: Me and my SO have just ended the relationship three weeks ago. He sent me a text message saying he ... A: Jessica, I'm sorry to hear about your breakup. This must be a very difficult time for you. ... | ||
| PTSD - Sleep | 5/1/2010 | William Silver |
| Q: Just a quick question really, I think I have/ have had PTSD, although it has never been diagnosed, ... A: Lucy.... PTSD is the result of untreated trauma, caused from child abuse or a million other forms ... | ||
| how? | 4/29/2010 | William Silver |
| Q: recently there is something troubling me, thoughts. how do i get rid of thoughts? i think it is ... A: There is a fine line between OCD thoughts and the effects of PTSD trauma, which haunts you until it ... | ||
| mental disorders | 4/26/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I'm not sure if you'll be able to answer my question or not, but here it goes... My husband has ... A: Robin, Unfortunately, finding supplemental support for prescription co-pays is not an area ... | ||
| mental disorders | 4/1/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I'm not sure if you'll be able to answer my question or not, but here it goes... My husband has ... A: Robin, Sounds like your on the right track. Perhaps a change in medication or a change in ... | ||
| mental disorders | 3/30/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I'm not sure if you'll be able to answer my question or not, but here it goes... My husband has ... A: Robin, The following web site lists therapists in Philadelphia who work on a sliding scale ... | ||
| Losing my grip...... | 3/25/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I am the girlfriend of a Afghanistan and Iraq War Veteran. We have been dating for a year and five ... A: Jessica, My best suggestion to get you the quickest support for your situation is to contact ... | ||
| Losing my grip...... | 3/24/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I am the girlfriend of a Afghanistan and Iraq War Veteran. We have been dating for a year and five ... A: Jessica, I’ve read your question several times i.e. “…how do I get him to go to therapy when ... | ||
| Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | 3/8/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: I have suffered from this illness for over a year now. Could you please tell me how long this ... A: Robert, P.T.S.D., or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a not a condition that goes away over ... | ||
| my boyfriend left me because of ptsd | 2/15/2010 | William Silver |
| Q: just little information about us. My boyfriend and i were together only five months. I didn't know ... A: Maureen, Can you get him to watch this 20 minute video that shows how he can get help without drugs ... | ||
| do i need help | 2/12/2010 | James Joseph Parker |
| Q: . i also lock myself in cupboards an i even drag my wife into them i also become very aggressive ... A: Kevin, Given your multiple tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan, your sleep disturbances, and ... | ||
Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome
Answers by Expert:
James Joseph Parker
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can offer individuals who suffer from the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, the understanding that is often sorely lacking in this area of mental health, and I can answer many of the questions that are specific to this disease. In addition, I can address many of the questions that individuals who have lived, or who are now living in an alcoholic household need answered, to help them address the emotional, physical, and spiritual toll this illness exacts, not only on the alcoholic, but those who live with the alcoholic as well. I can not address questions concerning the prescription of medications or the diagnosis of disease.
Experience
I am a former Marine who served one tour of duty in Vietnam. I was diagnosed with PTSD in 1980, and have been in several in-patient programs, clinical veteran groups, and one-on-one counseling for approxmately twenty years. I was raised in an alcoholic household, and I have been a member of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) for sixteen years. Over the years, I have acquired a wealth of experience that I believe can be beneficial in helping others to examine their own issues. I am also a writer, and I have used writing as a means of examining my own life, and as a tool for working through personal issues.
Organizations
ALANON (ACOA) - A 12 Step Program (16 years).
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) (20 years).
Publications
Buffalo Evening News
Education/Credentials
B.S. Computer Science - Buffalo State College 1988
Currently tutoring English students at Buffalo State College, and working on my undergrad degree in writing.
Awards and Honors
Decorated military veteran
Exemplary Service award from English department of Buffalo State College.
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