A Poll. - PTSD

Britt · 07-01-2009, 04:08 PM

My husband has never used his PTSD as a crutch. He's very embarrassed that he has this condition, and would rather the world at large not know about it.

There are, however, millions who proudly display their disability, and who believe the universe should know their issues and emphatically understand them.

Which are you/your SO?

Britt · 07-01-2009, 04:11 PM

P.S. This is brought up because of a person I know personally - not someone from the boards.

Brandi · 07-01-2009, 04:11 PM

Very interesting poll, Britt. I can't vote, but interested in hearing answers.

Brandi · 07-01-2009, 04:12 PM

p.s- I added option to your poll

hope you don't mind TOO much

Britt · 07-01-2009, 04:13 PM

Of course Brandi!

*skittles* · 07-01-2009, 04:14 PM

I tend to deny it too much sometimes....and sometimes I think its good or important to let some people know your situation.

For instance, I was dealing with rape trauma syndrome for awhile and I needed to get a cervical biopsy....being in a situation where I felt I was being hurt and couldn't do anything about it threw me into a tailspin. I lost it after my appt. It would have helped to let my doctor know my background so that she could have proceeded accordingly and checked in on me or prescribed me medication to relax me during the procedure.

Its not always a bad thing to admit that you aren't strong in some areas. In fact, some people would call it a strength to be able to admit your weaknesses and meet them head on. I tend to just stick my head in the sand and pretend everything is perfect till it sneaks up on me.

Britt · 07-01-2009, 04:16 PM

I agree, there are certain situations when you do need to tell someone. I'm so sorry that happened to you.

truzbabygirl · 07-01-2009, 04:17 PM

It hasn't been confirmed I have it. But I'm pretty sure I do. For 3 (Different) reasons. Which I'm not stating on here.

Britt · 07-01-2009, 04:23 PM

My husband actually has a (small) sense of humor when it comes to his disabilities.

One night I told him I wouldn't go out and get ice cream, so he said to me, "I'm a Goddamned Disabled Veteran, and I deserve some Goddamned ice cream!"

He would NEEEEVVVERRRR say that in public though. Actually, he doesn't say much in public. He's too busy looking for "Charlie" or some other impending disaster.

(I use Vietnam words with him, because he triggers with references to Iraqis/Afghanis/Detainees.

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Daydreamer · 07-01-2009, 04:25 PM

I cant really vote because I have never had it and my SO has never had it. I do feel, though, that no one should ever be embarrassed or be made to feel embarrassed by someone else if they suffer from any medical condition.

View Poll Results: Crutch or not to Crutch?
Yes, he (I) do.	0	0%
Yes, he (I) do, but I would never admit it.	0	0%
No, he (I am) is perservering past it admirably.	9	33.33%
Sometimes he (I) do - but mostly he (I) keep it to him(my)self.	3	11.11%
(for peeps like brandi who can't vote but want to see votes)	15	55.56%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

07-01-2009, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Britt The Cat Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DeKalb, Illinois Posts: 12,574 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 12% Longevity: 67%	A Poll. My husband has never used his PTSD as a crutch. He's very embarrassed that he has this condition, and would rather the world at large not know about it. There are, however, millions who proudly display their disability, and who believe the universe should know their issues and emphatically understand them. Which are you/your SO? __________________

07-01-2009, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Britt The Cat Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DeKalb, Illinois Posts: 12,574 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 12% Longevity: 67%	P.S. This is brought up because of a person I know personally - not someone from the boards. __________________

07-01-2009, 04:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Brandi “If you want the last word, apologize.” Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 39,594 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (3) Activity: 21% Longevity: 99%	Very interesting poll, Britt. I can't vote, but interested in hearing answers. __________________

07-01-2009, 04:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Brandi “If you want the last word, apologize.” Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 39,594 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (3) Activity: 21% Longevity: 99%	p.s- I added option to your poll hope you don't mind TOO much __________________

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07-01-2009, 04:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Britt The Cat Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DeKalb, Illinois Posts: 12,574 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 12% Longevity: 67%	Of course Brandi! __________________

07-01-2009, 04:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
skittles MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 2,509 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 92% Longevity: 11%	I tend to deny it too much sometimes....and sometimes I think its good or important to let some people know your situation. For instance, I was dealing with rape trauma syndrome for awhile and I needed to get a cervical biopsy....being in a situation where I felt I was being hurt and couldn't do anything about it threw me into a tailspin. I lost it after my appt. It would have helped to let my doctor know my background so that she could have proceeded accordingly and checked in on me or prescribed me medication to relax me during the procedure. Its not always a bad thing to admit that you aren't strong in some areas. In fact, some people would call it a strength to be able to admit your weaknesses and meet them head on. I tend to just stick my head in the sand and pretend everything is perfect till it sneaks up on me.

07-01-2009, 04:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Britt The Cat Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DeKalb, Illinois Posts: 12,574 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 12% Longevity: 67%	I agree, there are certain situations when you do need to tell someone. I'm so sorry that happened to you. __________________

07-01-2009, 04:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
truzbabygirl A Beautiful Mistake Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 19,930 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 39% Longevity: 35%	It hasn't been confirmed I have it. But I'm pretty sure I do. For 3 (Different) reasons. Which I'm not stating on here.

07-01-2009, 04:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Britt The Cat Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DeKalb, Illinois Posts: 12,574 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 12% Longevity: 67%	My husband actually has a (small) sense of humor when it comes to his disabilities. One night I told him I wouldn't go out and get ice cream, so he said to me, "I'm a Goddamned Disabled Veteran, and I deserve some Goddamned ice cream!" He would NEEEEVVVERRRR say that in public though. Actually, he doesn't say much in public. He's too busy looking for "Charlie" or some other impending disaster. (I use Vietnam words with him, because he triggers with references to Iraqis/Afghanis/Detainees. ) __________________

07-01-2009, 04:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Daydreamer Hell's Kitten Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oceanside, CA. Posts: 7,102 Classifieds: (2) Activity: 86% Longevity: 39%	I cant really vote because I have never had it and my SO has never had it. I do feel, though, that no one should ever be embarrassed or be made to feel embarrassed by someone else if they suffer from any medical condition.