Enslaving  America  Chapter 4 - Post traumatic Stress Disorder

September 29, 2013

Since the very beginnings of time, man has longed for freedom. The very nature of the human race was carefully crafted by God. Satan wanted us to forego freedom and follow him. God’s plan of eternal life is based on our coming to earth, obtaining a body, being challenged to the depth of our capacity; then returning and reporting from the book of our lives.

My personal belief is that each of has some misfiring going on in our brain. Each of us treats our circumstances differently. Each of us has a unique personality and brain activity which make us who we are. I believe it a matter of degree and designation. We can each benefit from understanding others and their trials, then applying what we have learned to our circumstances. This note is in deep appreciation for those who have blessed my life by understanding and then standing by my side as I have gone through my personal traumas. It is also intended as a voice of encouragement for any and all who find the difficulties of life overwhelming to them.

Many times in the process of living we find ourselves involved in circumstances which cause us to feel inadequate, immobile, and terrified. We all like names for things so someone came up with the name Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, one of the better monikers representing a critical issue. Make no mistake; this is a very real crisis. It is bigger than all the wonderful men and women who, for whatever reason, find themselves completely transformed by this malady. In the book chapter on this issue several examples of individuals with PTSD will be laid out and explored; however, for now we will look at one generic composite briefly, then discuss some alternatives for minimizing the resultant problems.

Wonderful young person is molested by a trusted loved one early in life. Nothing is reported. Both the individual being molested and the molester are plagued by the issue, but life goes on and nothing is ever said. One or both take the issue deeply into their soul and make this issue the center of their existence, harboring thoughts of being dirty, different, and invisible. Life goes on and the trauma deepens creating a puss filled receptor in the mind that creeps out and bites everything they try to do. Many times the plot thickens when additional instances of deception are heaped upon the fire of trauma, causing more fear, more self-doubt, and more issues of frustration and self loathing. What to do?

Several treatments are used, the most frequent being prescribed drugs and psychological therapy. These are both excellent if used wisely. Unwisely used drugs can create addiction, erosion of trust, family disillusion, and premature death. Wisely used drugs can relieve anxiety, minimize fears, and make life much more comfortable and enjoyable. Likewise with psychologists and therapy, some have extremely well honed practices which work toward achieving positive life results, while others create even more trauma and frustration in patients and families.

The medical soldiers in this battle have gone far and wide to search out remedies and treatments. In short summary they have begun to look at the entire person by seeking out vast arrays of alternative solutions which can be helpful when used in conjunction with traditional medications and treatments.

For those who are tried by PTSD and its evil cousins, continue to seek out the very best in professional advice, love your family, do your best to serve in whatever employment and other callings you have, and seek out the blessings of God. For families of those so stricken, listen, love, and learn all you can.

God bless each of us as we take on the challenges of life.

Duane Jacobs, Grandfather, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and fond friend