A Comprehensive Directory of Resources for Disabled Military Veterans
MILITARY SERVICE
Enlisting and serving in the military is a huge commitment — for service members as well as their families. Even years after being discharged, it can affect every aspect of your life, especially your finances. Whether you’re about to transition back into civilian life or are considering enlisting, you likely have many questions about how military service can impact your finances.
Getting all of your questions answered can be tricky, and many answers may not be as straightforward as you’d like them to be. That’s why we’ve prepared a variety of useful and well-researched resources — so you might better understand how serving in the military can affect your life.
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PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder and can cause upsetting and unwanted physical and emotional reactions in people who have experienced a frightening or unexpected event. Combat veterans and first responders are at high risk for developing PTSD; although, people from all walks of life could develop a post-traumatic response which could interfere with daily functioning.
PTSD is difficult to understand and explain, especially for someone who's experiencing it. That's why we created this guide, which was medically reviewed by our internal pharmacists for safety and accuracy, to educate people on what post-traumatic stress disorder is, and how it might be affecting our loved ones.
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Understanding a Veteran with PTSD
Servicemen and women oftentimes face unique challenges when leaving active duty and readjusting to civilian life.
As explained by U.S. Veterans Magazine, these challenges include
* discovering ways to re-establish their roles within the family,
* having to find and obtain a civilian job (sometimes for the first time ever, such as when enlisting after graduating from high school),
* and adjusting to a life that involves making their own choices versus being told what to do, how to do it, and when.
However, sometimes soldiers also return home with challenges related to their mental wellbeing as a result of what they’ve witnessed while on active duty. And one of the most common mental challenges is post-traumatic stress disorder (commonly known as PTSD).
Check out our Site to see what we offer and how it may be of help.