New Book Chronicles Stories of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Military

A new book chronicles dramatic stories of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, in the military. In her book Fields of Combat, author Erin Finley describes the experiences of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans living with PTSD. In researching the book, Finley interviewed more than 60 veterans in various positions in the U.S. Military.

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 10 to 18 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans may suffer form post-traumatic stress disorder. Symptoms of PTSD include sleeplessness, anxiety, anger and a feeling of isolation. These symptoms often go untreated as a result of the negative stigma associated with mental health disorders, particularly for military servicemen. When PTSD symptoms become extreme, the illness can lead individuals to self medicate with illegal substances, act out violently and dangerously or in some cases, cause attempts of suicide.

To read more about the book Fields of Combat, please click on the following link:

http://www.npr.org/2011/06/02/136895807/the-profound-daily-struggle-of-soldiers-with-ptsd

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