It's part of the military attitude...
Fight it out, get tough, work through it.
I joked with a First Sergeant today about quitting his tobacco habit, and his response was, "Nobody likes a quitter!" Funny at the moment, yes, but it underscores the military mindset that often keeps our soldiers in a bad situation.
They may have a problem with PTSD or Anxiety. They may have difficulty sleeping, nightmares, or impulsiveness, but they get tough. They "deal with it" in the best way that they know how. They self medicate, with alcohol or drugs trying to numb the pain.
It's self destructive, yet many still fall into this trap.
How do we help them? How do we inspire them to help themselves? How do we help them find the resources they need to get help?
We're compiling resources to help.
To your healing!
Mike
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