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I think this is a relevant factor, re: direct causation, especially as it was spread via social media (Vancouver riots, the social media among teens, 'yeah, c'mon down'.  I was musing about 'behind the actions' re: poverty/project perspectives,  But I think excitement, acting out was a big part...

I relate to the problems of the problem of 'cultural inclusivity', I was around academics who were really rigid in that way and I hated it (orgins of 'political correctness', stuplifying effect on rational thought, which is promoted not by censorship, 'don't go there', but "here it is, what is...

I think you have some interesting insights there. There was the use of 'social media', which closed the gap re: "six degrees of separation", some stupid ideas were circulated by 'deviant/angry/trouble-maing others', just as in there was in Vancouver Riots-- I think directly causal is acting...

I don't think the system is against you.  And you can make yourself sicker with excessive worry over it (IME  ;) ).  Make sure you are taking care of yourself,  Exercise, socialize, hobbies, etc.-- not stressing over it, don't think or worry about it for too long, or for long periods of time. I...

Civilian here, I had to look up TCat and PCat to familiarize with these terms, designations.  Kind of lame, but I research for relaxation, hobby.  ;D  I'm on disability atm, ptsd (lower functioning, re: routines, etc.) -- not the end of the world.  Cutting is not necessarily suicidal-- when...

Another example of ultimate low-lifery:  Robbers pretend to be 'helping' an injured youth, while robbing from his back pack. >:D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZTywgv9s6Y&feature=related&has_verified=1 Scum, this just makes my skin crawl, nauseating. Yeah, thank goodness we can see ordinary...

Yeah, went a long time without that 'first aid', several 'shock' events, and chaos, w/o first aid, so it did fry some of my "circuitry" but is healable.  I try to move on and keep positive, but I also know I do get bit back ayway, so I just try keep prepared for that (I've had some 'false...

Sounds like how WSIB operates re: workers compensation/injured workers.  Percentages forumulas re: disability and they'll try to knock at a weak link.  INs. cos are profit driven, they are a business too (yeah, it's suprising to discover that, things aren't as fair and straight-forward as...

@mariomike, Thank you for being a witness and for that spot of validation.  I feel relieved and I can let some things go.  "there it is, accept, move on. . .re-focus. . .".  (It was sometimes hard to figure out 'what the h was that?", lol).  There's a balance between being realistic, accepting...

Great quote.  For sure it makes a difference, sometimes a short brief intervention, even 5 minutes is all it takes, as a witness which helps others re-ground.  That's powerful.  I've appreciated that via crisis line, short, brief, but what was needed.  And life before I got completly unable to...

I can agree with all that you have said here.  And I can relate to your feelings of feeling put off by "academic types"-- I've experienced this as well.  University, there were a few professors who were exception and what made the difference was they didn't make a life of 'academica' and had...

Curious. . . has anyone considered introducing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, it makes sense as something that could be useful, reducing stress, re-stablizing stress response if that has become problematic. . .?  It would have to be studied. . ...

In that discussion thread, some criticism re: CISD about it's potential to harm, did make sense, by some of the examples given.  A common exposure event (same event), a potentially vulnerable time (critical incident) +  witnessing a co-worker's traumatic reactions to the event, can have a...

From the National Post article (http://tanadineen.com/psychologist/interviews/WhoAreTheseGriefCounsellors-National%20Post.htm) Is this what your main concern is that CISD "manufactures victims", creates conditions for malingering?

I don't think I'm in the mood to go over risk factors atm.  But the USMC link, I think did provide a pretty good list, re: combat-related/OSI risk factors. For people coming back from Afghanistan, some could experience some post-traumatic stress effects (acute-pts) that can normally clear up in...

An Afterthought re: resistence/barriers to seek help.  One anxiety/fear I faced was a result of 'physical threats' if I talk. . .  A few things helped.  I used the confidentiality and anonymity of crisis line to discuss some of those issues (not using names) to help me understand more...

Stigma Busting (because Stigma is an issue the Corporal brought up. . .) From:  http://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/manuals/manual-pdf/iwcg/iraq_clinician_guide_app_j2.pdf (my emphasis added) Canadian Government:  see pie chart, conceptual representation of directions (intended, work in...

Resilience Tips, General and Through Recovery: From:  http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience.aspx# Some of the CBT techniques can go a long way as well in facilitating healthy, balanced perspective.  Through difficult times, added stress, it can be a challenge to maintain-- know how to...

Re: Resilience http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/homecoming.aspx and Resilience Tips Re: Homecoming:

  Whoa. . . couldn't find a 'barfing smiley' to accompany my reaction to that ;)   --Thank goodness! ;D There's an old Zen saying, "chop wood, carry water", kind of a way to calm the mind, and re-ground.  Can also apply 'mindfulness skills", be intuned to the body/physiology, work safely to...