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A guide for GPs working with Veterans produced by Combat Stress, The Royal British Legion and The Royal College of General Practitioners
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PTSD: a psychological response to an intensely traumatic event (or events). Symptoms can often be grouped into three clusters.
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Combat Stress provides a dedicated service for Veterans whose mental health condition is often complex and long term.
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We look after Veterans who come to us with a wide range of mental health issues. We are not just concerned with the care of those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), although this is a predominant condition within our patient group.
People react to traumatic experiences in different ways.
Here are some symptoms you may recognise:
- Work-related or relationship problems
- Feeling numb and empty
- Feeling suicidal
- Self harm and self-destructive tendencies
- Being easily moved to tears
- Avoidance of people and places
- Panic attacks/anxiety/depression/mood swings
- Feeling isolated
- Frequent periods of withdrawal into oneself
- Nightmares/flashbacks/insomnia
- Anger or aggressive behaviour
- Feeling distrustful and suspicious/blaming others
- Misuse of alcohol/drugs/gambling and/or food
- Seeking out high-risk/dangerous pursuits