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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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Questions Answered By Expert James Joseph Parker
In Category Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome

Subject	Date Asked

relationship	11/18/2009
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 PTSD	11/2/2009
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 Pain	10/28/2009
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 ...
my boyfriend and ptsd	8/14/2009
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 ...
Delayed traumatic stress disorder	6/7/2009
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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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?	3/13/2009
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 ...
girlfriend distresse and angry after her terminal illness is gone	2/1/2009
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 ...
Is his behaviour PTSD or just simple abuse	1/30/2009
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 ...
startle response and irrational behavior	12/16/2008
Q: If I am startled intentionally by a man due to my startle response being so exaggerated my emotions ... A: Lavon, "Is this a normal response with PTSD?" The simple answer to your question is that it's ...
young widow sabotaging new love	11/26/2008
Q: 2 yrs ago, I became a widow from a sudden/tragic death of the love of my life. 6 mos ago, I met a ... A: Keiko, First, a disclaimer: I do not diagnose illness, in this case Post Traumatic Stress ...
PTSD	11/22/2008
Q: I know you said that you cannot answer prescription questions and diagnosis stuff, but I was just ... A: Emily, I will answer your questions as you've presented them: "So the one on one counselor ...
PTSD	11/22/2008
Q: I know you said that you cannot answer prescription questions and diagnosis stuff, but I was just ... A: Emily, Since your counselor has given you a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress reactions, it ...
23 year old son ptsd	10/10/2008
Q: My son was in the National Guard stationed in Afighistan.Saw war, Heavy drinking, drugs.Had a ... A: Vic, I'm assuming that your son was diagnosed by a psychologist or psychiatrist as suffering ...
How can I overcome my Paranoia?	7/25/2008
Q: I have the same problem with trusting my husband. As trust can develop through time with consistency ... A: You use the term "Paranoia" to describe your behavior in regards to your husband's actions. Paranoia ...
PTSD	6/27/2008
Q: My husband and i have been married for 25 years. We've had a rocky marriage but have always loved ... A: Renee, After reading your question several times, my two cents is that you have set yourself ...
Post trumatic amnesia/child abuse	3/18/2008
Q: My husband comes from a family where the children were abused (emotional and physical). The oldest ... A: Marcy, It's not unusual for people who have lived in abusive environments to have 'holes' in ...
PTSD amongst OIF veterans	11/1/2007
Q: What is the suicide rate among OIF veterans with PTSD ?, and How does PTSD affect an individual and ... A: Kam, I found the following reference to OIF suicide rates. Included here are references to ...
Desperate	9/24/2007
Q: Please can you give me some guidance. I'm completely desperate. After years of every kind of abuse ... A: I have read your question several times, and the first question I have for you is: Does your ...
trust marriage and past issues	9/20/2007
Q: My husband and I have been together as a couple for 13 years. As a teenager, I walked in and saw my ... A: Angela, My first question to you is: Have you and your husband gone to marriage counseling? If ...
help	8/13/2007
Q: I was burnt when i was younger and my dad did things to me when i was 15 that he should only do to ... A: Sarah, In addition to the trauma of having been burnt, you have also suffered the trauma of sexual ...
PTS	6/1/2007
Q: How can a person treat PTS naturally and without taking drugs?. A: This question calls for a prescriptive answer, and I am not a qualified authority on the various ...

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