Ptsd and Me
The Story of My Struggle with Myself After Iraq
Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Architecture, History, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Psychiatry, Biography & Memoir, Historical
| Author: | Retired MSG Dennis James Williams | ISBN: | 9781491700181 |
| Publisher: | iUniverse | Publication: | August 9, 2013 |
| Imprint: | iUniverse | Language: | English |
| Author: | Retired MSG Dennis James Williams |
| ISBN: | 9781491700181 |
| Publisher: | iUniverse |
| Publication: | August 9, 2013 |
| Imprint: | iUniverse |
| Language: | English |
When Dennis James Williams returned home after fighting in Iraq, he had a hard time fitting back into society. He was under financial stress and could not communicate with his wife. Much of his time was spent trying to find a place to work so he could provide for his family. But what turned out to be his worst problem was something he didnt want to admit he hadpost-traumatic stress disorder.
In this gut-wrenching personal account, Williams looks back at a downward spiral that led to alcohol, drugs, and other crutches. Finding a path that led to something better took a lot of work and time. Each time he thought hed found the way out, hed realize it was just an illusion.
Whether you are a veteran or you know someone who is one, there are signs of post-traumatic stress disorderyou just need to know how to recognize them. After that, its a matter of accepting the problem and seeking help. Williams met the challenge, and in PTSD and Me, he imparts that there is hope for other soldiers with this disorder.
When Dennis James Williams returned home after fighting in Iraq, he had a hard time fitting back into society. He was under financial stress and could not communicate with his wife. Much of his time was spent trying to find a place to work so he could provide for his family. But what turned out to be his worst problem was something he didnt want to admit he hadpost-traumatic stress disorder.
In this gut-wrenching personal account, Williams looks back at a downward spiral that led to alcohol, drugs, and other crutches. Finding a path that led to something better took a lot of work and time. Each time he thought hed found the way out, hed realize it was just an illusion.
Whether you are a veteran or you know someone who is one, there are signs of post-traumatic stress disorderyou just need to know how to recognize them. After that, its a matter of accepting the problem and seeking help. Williams met the challenge, and in PTSD and Me, he imparts that there is hope for other soldiers with this disorder.
