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mariomike said:There is some concern in the U.S.:
"PTSD, he adds, is "among the easiest (psychiatric) conditions to feign."
Dr. Dan G. Blazer, a Duke University psychiatrist
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36852985/
Greymatters said:Its already being faked by hundreds, if not thousands, of insurance claimants. They succeed because nobody really understands what PTSD is or how you 'get it'.
mariomike said:It is hard to say. I have seen healthy people, with no external injuries, completely break down at accident scenes. Especially when children are involved. Even if it wasn't their fault. I've seen others walk away from a serious crash and shrug it off as if nothing had happened.
With all the people killed and injured in car wrecks over the years, there must be a psychological impact.
If interested:
"After The Crash: Assessment and Treatment of Motor Vehicle Accident Survivors", which is published by the American Psychological Association.
Jim Seggie said:Just over three years ago, I was at the scene of a fatal three car crash. Three people died, one right in front of me, and two more burned to death. To date, I've had no nightmares or any adverse effects, I think. Same with the two soldiers who were with me.
I think its mental preparation in some part, or maybe a genetic thing.....who knows?
Jim Seggie said:"Iwas the lead vehicle for near 8 months
dogger, why was that?
Jim Seggie said:Just over three years ago, I was at the scene of a fatal three car crash. Three people died, one right in front of me, and two more burned to death. To date, I've had no nightmares or any adverse effects, I think. Same with the two soldiers who were with me.
I think its mental preparation in some part, or maybe a genetic thing.....who knows?
dogger1936 said:Job requirements. I was the best at it. Aside from two days the whole tour I was in the lead. the first day it got so messed up I was put up in front to conduct the breaching as the other guy messed it up bad. Another day was when one of my good friends died they put me in the back to chill.
dogger1936 said:Job requirements. I was the best at it. Aside from two days the whole tour I was in the lead. the first day it got so messed up I was put up in front to conduct the breaching as the other guy messed it up bad. Another day was when one of my good friends died they put me in the back to chill.
Turner said:I think it would be pretty tough to fake it. You'd have to trick a lot of people to get any treatment. It's not like you walk into the MIR and say your having nightmares and then bam, your on category and then pentioned. It takes the well trained eye of professionals to diagnose you with PTSD. Sure you could have depression, or an anxiety disorder, or maybe even bi-polar, but not PTSD which is almost an accumulation of everything above. I don't think that there are members out there that have completely faked it and are now catagorized as having PTSD.
the 48th regulator said:Agree,
It owuld be easier for fake a back injury, and beneficial as you would be told to lay down until you are better....
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mariomike said:It is hard to say. I have seen healthy people, with no external injuries, completely break down at accident scenes.
MPwannabe said:"It's a cliche, yes, but if there is an elephant in the room when it comes to our military, our police, and our EMS crews, it is PTSD.":
^ I keep hearing it called that more and more. It seems like the help is increasing, but so are those who are afflicted. (not including those who 'fake' it)