I am putting this disclaimer out there. Please do not watch the following video if viewing IED's or direct fire will trigger your PTSD. This video was made by a film student to help bring awareness to the family and friends of PTSD sufferers.
If you need help you have avenues. The avenue addressed in this video is The National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 802-296-6300. I am providing this information so that if you DO have a propensity to be triggered by the above mentioned events, you do NOT have to view the video for this information.
I do not want anyone to be triggered by this video so I want you to know what the video includes without going into too large of detail. A Convoy being hit by an IED, a patrol being engaged, a medevac in progress. So, please don't watch if you think you may be triggered.
If you are a family member or a friend of a veteran and you feel they suffer from PTSD, please take advantage of the resources I've posted to help your loved one. They need your help and they may not even know it.
"War is sweet for the inexperienced." In no way will I ever try to compare my combat experience to that of an Infantryman, Sniper, MP, Tanker or a Combat Medic, however, one thing that brings us all together is the after effects we carry home with us. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is an injury that ranges from mild to severe to debilitating. Folks need to know that despite the lack of visible scars, we're still wounded.
It's a good video, props to the student.
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