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About James Joseph Parker
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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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relationship11/18/2009James 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 ...
Helping my (ex)girlfriend understand my PTSD11/2/2009James 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 ...
PTSD and Chronic Pain10/28/2009James 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 ...
PTSD Bf10/5/2009William 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 ...
Memories9/15/2009Steve 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 ...
dealing with violence9/8/2009Steve 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 ...
PTSD9/2/2009Steve 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 ...
memory loss8/24/2009Steve 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 ...
myboyfriend8/18/2009Lucille 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 ...
my boyfriend and ptsd8/14/2009James 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 ...
Is PTSD curable?8/13/2009Lucille 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 ...
EMDR8/7/2009Lucille 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 ...
pstd7/30/2009Steve 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, ...
Fake Vet?7/21/2009Steve 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 ...
my daughter has come home to me after 7 years when I lost custody7/20/2009Lucille 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 ...
Stress "blackouts"7/15/2009Steve 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 ...
wife of PTSD vet6/28/2009Steve 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 ...
"Post" PTSD Effects?6/27/2009Lucille 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 ...
Delayed traumatic stress disorder6/7/2009James 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 ...
car crash5/21/2009Lucille 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 ...
PTSD5/17/2009Lucille 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. ...
Scared and confused5/12/2009Steve 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 ...
trauma5/12/2009Steve 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 ...
trauma5/12/2009William 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 ...
-3/23/2009James 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 ...
can emotional abuse cause PTSD?3/13/2009James 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 ...
PTSD and continuing millitary career3/12/2009Steve 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 ...
pstd3/8/2009Steve 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 ...
PTSD and Blackouts3/3/2009Steve 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 ...
memory loss2/28/2009Randolph 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 ...
PTSD2/15/2009Randolph 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 ...
PTSD due to car accident2/8/2009Kindred 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 ...
anxiety,depression,guilt2/3/2009Randolph 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 ...
rape trauma syndrome2/3/2009Steve Brungard
  Q: WHAT IS RAPE TRAUMA SYNDROME??
  A: An expansive, well researched article is at this URL: ...
girlfriend distresse and angry after her terminal illness is gone2/1/2009James 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 ...
girlfriend distresse and angry after her terminal illness is gone2/1/2009Steve 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 ...
My girlfriend doesn't want to live anymore although her terminal illness is cured2/1/2009Randolph 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. ...
Is his behaviour PTSD or just simple abuse1/30/2009James 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 ...
PTSD Panic with Bullying People1/25/2009William 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 ...
Post PTSD1/21/2009Steve 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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