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VietNow National Magazine Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Featured PTSD Articles by Jan and Mary – and other writers. Living With Guilt and Shame Guilt and shame are deep and often debilitating emotions that can haunt individuals for years. Exploring the origin and impact of guilt and shame from the perspective of combat veterans and family members. The Hidden Heart of the Warrior A letter written on behalf of Vietnam veterans still suffering from PTSD. Letters of Thanks to Jan and Mary Letters from veterans and family members who have read the articles by our PTSD writers. It's Never Too Late There's still time to get your PTSD under control. It's not too late. Believe it. PTSD: Is It Treatable? For years there's been a question whether or not treatment helped. Now, with new treatment techniques, the answer is becoming a definite "yes." Your VA Claim for Sexual Trauma Having a claim for sexual trauma approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (Va) should never be an agonizing or embarrasing experience. PTSD and Your VA Claim A former VA Rating Specialist goes over the ins and outs of filing a VA claim for PTSD. Putting Them to Rest When the end is missing, sometimes a self-made memorial can stop the Groundhog Day Effect. Making the Darkness Conscious The Vietnam experience becomes a part of a psychologist's life. Triggers PTSD flashbacks can hit any time. Angels in Repose A review of an unpublished book. War on Terror Veterans Need Our Help PTSD is not just for Vietnam veterans. Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan need our help. Don't miss this highly acclaimed series of further articles by Mary Tendall and Jan Fishler. • Making Sense of PTSD • What About Me? • Understanding Reactivity and Anger • Coping With the Holidays • Joy and Pleasure • Why Now After All These Years? • Walking on Eggshells For over 40 years now, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been a major problem for many Vietnam veterans. It’s one of the main conditions treated by the VA. It’s said to be one of the major causes of divorce for Vietnam veterans. And, if some of the suicide statistics are true (and there’s room for argument on both sides), PTSD is a major cause of suicide among Vietnam veterans. VietNow is very fortunate that two compassionate PTSD experts – experienced counselor Mary Tendall and her associate Jan Fishler – have shared their expertise with us in the form of a great series of articles with ideas on how to deal with PTSD. In the history of the VietNow National Magazine nothing has has come close to the response to these articles. These articles have not only touched a nerve, but have also provided a healing touch. Since it’s obvious that PTSD won’t be going away any time soon, and because it sometimes seems that the problem is getting bigger rather than smaller – and because there are differences of opinion on the topic – we have published lots of articles, stories, and poems related to this painful topic. We hope something you’ll read here with touch you in a good way, and we hope that if you need help with your ghosts, maybe something here will point you (or someone close to you) in the direction of help. If you have questions or comments about your PTSD-related problems, Jan and Mary have kindly made themselves available to help They assure your confidentiality and invite you to e-mail them directly at: Jan Fishler: jan@tincatmedia.com Mary Tendall: maryten@jps.net Views from the World of PTSD Every Vietnam veteran (and everyone else, too) has a different view of PTSD. Here are just a few: Featured PTSD Articles The Hidden Heart of the Warrior A letter written on behalf of Vietnam veterans still suffering from PTSD. Letters of Thanks for Jan and Mary Just a few of the letters written by grateful veterans and their family members. It's Never Too Late There's still time to get your PTSD under control. It's not too late. Believe it. PTSD: Is It Treatable? For years there's been a question whether or not treatment helped. Now, with new treatment techniques, the answer is becoming a definite "yes." Putting Them to Rest When the end is missing, sometimes a self-made memorial can stop the Groundhog Day Effect. Making the Darkness Conscious The Vietnam experience becomes a part of a psychologist's life. Triggers PTSD flashbacks can hit any time. Angels in Repose A review of an unpublished book. Don't miss this highly acclaimed series of further articles by Mary Tendall and Jan Fishler. • Making Sense of PTSD • What About Me? • Understanding Reactivity and Anger • Coping With the Holidays • Joy and Pleasure • Why Now After All These Years? • Walking on Eggshells Back to top of page. VietNow National 1835 Broadway – Rockford, Illinois 61104 800.837.VNOW – 815.227.5100 nationalhq@vietnow.com We can't continue our work without your help. Please click here to donate now.