| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| relationship | 11/18/2009 | James Joseph Parker |
Q: My boyfriend suffers from bad nightmares, during the time he was serving in the war. (he was 18 ...
A: Karin, Whether or not your boyfriend believes or does not believe in therapy, “…but he does ...
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| Helping my (ex)girlfriend understand my PTSD | 11/2/2009 | James Joseph Parker |
Q: James, I am a Marine Corps Veteran. I served two 11 month tours in Iraq (2003-2004) with the 1st ...
A: Benjamin, You say that, "I'm here in the program in order to get control over this," and "how ...
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| PTSD and Chronic Pain | 10/28/2009 | James Joseph Parker |
Q: I am currently undergoing treatment for chronic pain and have recently begun cognitive behavioral ...
A: Paul, The simple answer to your question about discussing your PTSD with your chronic pain ...
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| PTSD Bf | 10/5/2009 | William Silver |
Q: i am a Marine and im 21 weeks pregnant with a sgt. in the army. He has PTSD from IRAQ and im trying ...
A: Destiny, the first rule of relationships is that you cannot expect or desire to "change" your ...
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| Memories | 9/15/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: Do you know of any methods or exercises to recall distant memories?
A: Hypnotic regression is often helpful. If a traumatic event occurred somewhere after the memory ...
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| dealing with violence | 9/8/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: I'm a university student, hoping to become a child psychologist or special education teacher. I'm ...
A: Perhaps you will help your clients become able citizens and develop into that person which only they ...
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| PTSD | 9/2/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: After nearly 18 years, I was awarded 50% service-connection for PTSD as a result of my service with ...
A: To have a look from their side: Compensation & Pension Exam Program ...
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| memory loss | 8/24/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: back and shoulder were broken-i also severed arteries in my head and wore a halo for a few months-i ...
A: I appreciate the frustration you feel when trying to access memories that you know are in there ...
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| myboyfriend | 8/18/2009 | Lucille Zimmerman |
Q: myboifriend has ptss and i really don't know how to deal with it when he gets angery and i would ...
A: I hope he's in counseling. I don't think it will go away on its own and the meds simply help with ...
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| my boyfriend and ptsd | 8/14/2009 | James Joseph Parker |
Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for a little over a year. At first everything was perfect, he ...
A: Mary, Let's start with, "What can I do as a girlfriend to help him and our relationship?" You ...
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| Is PTSD curable? | 8/13/2009 | Lucille Zimmerman |
Q: First let me say that the service you provide is VERY much appreciated. I have read through some of ...
A: I'm sorry you have had such terrible events in your life. It does make sense that your body is now ...
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| EMDR | 8/7/2009 | Lucille Zimmerman |
Q: After two years of desperately seeking help, I have finally found it. I will skip all the details, ...
A: I think EMDR would be a great tool. It sounds bizarre -- you're right -- but it is one of the top ...
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| pstd | 7/30/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: Aged 18,I was knocked down by an articulated lorry.Since then my life has been a nightmare.I awoke ...
A: A psychiatrist is a medical doctor specializing in the central nervous system and, in particular, ...
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| Fake Vet? | 7/21/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: What does a wife do if she discovers her husband lied for decades about having been in combat ...
A: First caution; being stationed in one country does not rule out service in others. During my time of ...
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| my daughter has come home to me after 7 years when I lost custody | 7/20/2009 | Lucille Zimmerman |
Q: my daughter says her doctor told her that she suffered from post traumatic memory loss and when she ...
A: I would have her get counseling. PTSD is treatable. If not treated, most people don't "grow out of ...
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| Stress "blackouts" | 7/15/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: My son is in the Army, he actually enjoyed Basic training (for the most part) but when he started ...
A: With or without a history of trauma or overwhelming stress, a psychiatrist should be consulted to ...
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| wife of PTSD vet | 6/28/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: I've tried to be my husband's support in his PTSD. I's come to the point now, he shuts me out ...
A: My thanks to you and yours for serving our country. First, let me make a point that might help you ...
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| "Post" PTSD Effects? | 6/27/2009 | Lucille Zimmerman |
Q: First, thank you so much for being here. This is a really wonderful service.... I am wondering ...
A: First off, let me say I'm so sorry this happened to you. It sounds like you have been through hell ...
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| Delayed traumatic stress disorder | 6/7/2009 | James Joseph Parker |
Q: Is it possible for someone to just now be diagnosed with delayed traumatic stress disorder from Viet ...
A: Sally, When I was attending therapy groups for veterans suffering from PTSD, occasionally ...
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| car crash | 5/21/2009 | Lucille Zimmerman |
Q: was in a car crash where a drunk driver was driving straight for me on my side of the road when he ...
A: So glad you are safe, and sorry that you are feeling the emotional impact. I have cut and pasted ...
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| PTSD | 5/17/2009 | Lucille Zimmerman |
Q: I am curiousif having my beloved Mother die in my arms , could cause PTSD? My mother was my ...
A: I am so sorry about the loss of your mother, and that it was so horrific seeing how she passed away. ...
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| Scared and confused | 5/12/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: I am a 57 year old truck driver. Two months ago I was shot in the face during an attempted ...
A: Some of the symptoms you are experiencing are due to changes in the anatomy and physiology of your ...
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| trauma | 5/12/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: I am severely traumatized. I once had a former roommate who screamed at me very similarly to the ...
A: Regardless of source or manner of delivery, everything you experience is information. The innate ...
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| trauma | 5/12/2009 | William Silver |
Q: I am severely traumatized. I once had a former roommate who screamed at me very similarly to the ...
A: Ana, The louder the screaming is the deeper the wound that a person is trying to protect. People who ...
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| - | 3/23/2009 | James Joseph Parker |
Q: My boyfriend had nasal surgery to correct a deviated septum this past December. He was suppose to be ...
A: ATWAL, After reading your question several times, I feel there are two components to your ...
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| can emotional abuse cause PTSD? | 3/13/2009 | James Joseph Parker |
Q: The past almost 2 years have been a nightmare which included, discovering that the husband who I ...
A: Luana, The simple answer to your"can emotional abuse cause PTSD?" Certainly, but do YOU have ...
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| PTSD and continuing millitary career | 3/12/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: My daughter's boyfriend has returned from Iraq and is suffering from PTSD. He is not in denial and ...
A: Our Vietnam data shows a marked insulation against the ill affects of PTSD for people who remained ...
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| pstd | 3/8/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: My wife has pstd and I'm trying to the right thing. I have read some information on it but I don't ...
A: Yes. Be there with her. Being there with her is for a partner to do. Being there for her is ...
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| PTSD and Blackouts | 3/3/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: My husband was diagnosed a few years ago with PTSD, he is military. He is also an addict, 15 years ...
A: In the military, we have three accepted methods for managing emotions; drink them under, fight them ...
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| memory loss | 2/28/2009 | Randolph Bleiwas |
Q: i am 26 years old. and sometimes that seems like a trick question. i have three kids and a normal ...
A: I'm not sure of why you don't remember. I would encourage you to see a psychologist (PhD) to see if ...
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| PTSD | 2/15/2009 | Randolph Bleiwas |
Q: Randolph, I'm doing my absolute best to try and deal with my childhood abuse issues. I was ...
A: I am so sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I am taken aback by your email. You have ...
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| PTSD due to car accident | 2/8/2009 | Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger |
Q: I was in a car accident about 7 months ago. No one was killed thankfully but I was injured and so ...
A: I am not a psychologist, but I can tell you, you have been through a very traumatic experience and ...
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| anxiety,depression,guilt | 2/3/2009 | Randolph Bleiwas |
Q: I think i am having a problem with determination,and proposing what to do.I can not propose,and be ...
A: It sounds like you are unsure what to do, not necessarily with determination. Like in the United ...
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| rape trauma syndrome | 2/3/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: WHAT IS RAPE TRAUMA SYNDROME??
A: An expansive, well researched article is at this URL: ...
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| girlfriend distresse and angry after her terminal illness is gone | 2/1/2009 | James Joseph Parker |
Q: My girlfriend, let's call her Catie, when she was 10 years old, was diagnosed by her doctors to die ...
A: Terry, I've read your question several times, and while I can understand "Catie's" feelings ...
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| girlfriend distresse and angry after her terminal illness is gone | 2/1/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: My girlfriend, let's call her Catie, when she was 10 years old, was diagnosed by her doctors to die ...
A: There are two things in your control; the rest is in hers. One: Be there WITH her. The with is ...
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| My girlfriend doesn't want to live anymore although her terminal illness is cured | 2/1/2009 | Randolph Bleiwas |
Q: My girlfriend, let's call her Catie, when she was 10 years old, was diagnosed by her doctors to die ...
A: 1) you dhould go to counseling to help deal with this horrific bind that she has placed you both in. ...
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| Is his behaviour PTSD or just simple abuse | 1/30/2009 | James Joseph Parker |
Q: Me and my boyfriend have been living together for a little over a year now. He is now a retired ...
A: Kristin, Whether your boyfriend has P.T.S.D. or T.B.I. (Traumatic Brain Injury), his behavior ...
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| PTSD Panic with Bullying People | 1/25/2009 | William Silver |
Q: I am a 36 year old teacher and feel safe with children, but only half of adults. I absolutely PANIC ...
A: Melody, you are suffering from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) due to the trauma of being ...
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| Post PTSD | 1/21/2009 | Steve Brungard |
Q: I am soon to be 33 years old and I have a question about emotion management. After spending 2 years ...
A: Welcome to life with PTSD, a party that none of us wanted to attend but here we are. You have ...
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