tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post7664351791755823240..comments2023-10-31T04:16:04.331-05:00Comments on Feed Me!: OT: Veterans and mental healthHarriethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09774535311853591028noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-5673876329346354292011-12-15T05:47:48.627-06:002011-12-15T05:47:48.627-06:00So sorry to hear it, Dandelion Girl. I hope things...So sorry to hear it, Dandelion Girl. I hope things are better now.Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774535311853591028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-72600530809995252962011-12-14T22:24:14.941-06:002011-12-14T22:24:14.941-06:00I always used to check your blog from time to time...I always used to check your blog from time to time... but then didn't (my life has been crazy as of late), so I've been going through posts I missed and I'm sad I missed this one.. I'm actually a veteran and got kicked out of the military for having an eating disorder that got incredibly bad while I was in... a friend of mine whilst in tried to take her own life twice (was hospitalized after each attempt) ... so I'm no stranger to this issueThe Dandelion Girlhttp://www.thedandeliongirl.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-27131430645850669002011-10-20T18:41:35.199-05:002011-10-20T18:41:35.199-05:00I have a cousin whose husband spent 2 yrs I'n ...I have a cousin whose husband spent 2 yrs I'n Afganistan . <br />He received the metal of Valor for last mission. We are all very proud of him. My son will be going next year as an F -16 pilot, has already been twice as crew chief. I can't imagine not having to go thru war situations without some kind of mental trauma. I owe my freedom to them as we all do. They deserve the best medical care this country can offer. Thankyou for your recognition on your website<br /> Laura from ToledoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-40845748633435870042011-07-28T18:31:13.473-05:002011-07-28T18:31:13.473-05:00I think that the soldiers who have fought for our ...I think that the soldiers who have fought for our country have not been given the respect and medical treatment they deserve for far too long. It is a shame that mental health issues are not covered in medical insurance plans, especially with the amount of deaths reported last year. We as a country need to take a stand and give our soldiers the support and treatment they need from the damages, physically and mentally, they endure in battle. Also, we need to show support to the families of those soldiers, especially the families who have lost a loved one. I commend President Obama for beginning to shed light and condolence to our soldiers as well as the families of those soldiers.JaNae C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-68651067111175301192011-07-13T14:13:14.986-05:002011-07-13T14:13:14.986-05:00Veterans in this country come in two flavors: tho...Veterans in this country come in two flavors: those who demand their care, and those who act nicely about obtaining it. For eating disorders, there is no care in the military when it's anorexia. Bulimia gets managed because of secondary complications, but anorexia is seen as a choice, not as a by-product of PTSD.<br /><br />Frightening state of affairs, and thank you for spotlighting this mental health care need, and in getting help for those who served. We are the home of the free, BECAUSE of the brave. <br /><br />Thank you, Harriet.Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16427861539490283985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-28540204659131016262011-07-13T10:35:14.024-05:002011-07-13T10:35:14.024-05:00Mental health seems to be brushed under the table ...Mental health seems to be brushed under the table in all sectors. I recently applied for individual health insurance and most of them do not include mental health. Sad state our country is in - we need to take care of our soldiers.<br />AnnAnn Summervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300190648788509096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-59667070543265897712011-07-09T19:49:55.602-05:002011-07-09T19:49:55.602-05:00Well i believe every individual should treated equ...Well i believe every individual should treated equally and everyone's rights should be under approachable situation.Guantes De Latexhttp://www.guantesdelatex.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-3239677797170022182011-07-09T11:11:28.837-05:002011-07-09T11:11:28.837-05:00I just shared this on FB. Bless you for making thi...I just shared this on FB. Bless you for making this issue more visible. Sadly the VA are NOT dealing with this problem and in many cases making it worse. As a caregiver for a disabled woman Veteran I walk a fine line for her safety. Thank you.vivienne edwardshttp://www.drug-addiction-family-recovery.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-20398230347273634492011-07-09T10:28:23.138-05:002011-07-09T10:28:23.138-05:00Jen is right on. TBI (traumatic brain injury), PT...Jen is right on. TBI (traumatic brain injury), PTSD, lung issues from the burning pits are only 3 of the numerous issues facing our vets. The quality of care for these people has GOT to go up. <br />Harriet, you can't know what a blessing you are for all of us. My heart is huge.<br />with gratitude and<br />always lovinglyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-19793338206432849172011-07-09T08:44:39.283-05:002011-07-09T08:44:39.283-05:00Well said.Well said.Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774535311853591028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30178203.post-58316974340329064212011-07-09T08:24:27.704-05:002011-07-09T08:24:27.704-05:00There are all sorts of reasons why we need to ramp...There are all sorts of reasons why we need to ramp up this important conversation. First and foremost, for the returning veterans who've been pushed aside for far too long. Second, for all the folks in this country who have brain disorders who aren't getting equitable treatment. And third so that funding will be shifted TO research in brain disorders to get to the bottom of so many biologically based illnesses.Jenhttp://www.desertdwellergettingon.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com