Political Division and Veteran PTSD

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Political Division and Veteran PTSD - John H. Davis

The inescapable nature of the political realm is taking its toll, the political climate is a significant source of stress for everyday Americans. It’s become impossible to avoid. The mental health epidemic is growing alongside our political division, these things are more interconnected than we...

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I found this Vet via a different PodCast he was a guest on. Just thought this was worth a read.

The inescapable nature of the political realm is taking its toll, the political climate is a significant source of stress for everyday Americans. It’s become impossible to avoid. The mental health epidemic is growing alongside our political division, these things are more interconnected than we think.

For veterans, who already face unique challenges to mental health, our unhealthy political divides can exacerbate the symptoms of PTSD many veterans live with. Veterans are community driven individuals who value the power of teamwork, we live in solidarity during our years of service. Getting out of the military removes us from that cooperative framework and we find ourselves lost in a divided society.

The divisiveness of our politics is especially difficult for veterans. In the military, we argue and complain as much as any American but there is an underlying understanding that despite our differences, we’re on the same team. That team is held together by common values, shared purpose, and history. We swear oaths, sing songs, and recite creeds that bond us to one another. When we come together for boot camp, it’s truly a beautiful thing not replicated anywhere else in society.

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