Posted on 06/28/2007 4:28:56 AM PDT by Allegra
WASHINGTON, June 25 (UPI) -- More than 70 percent of civilian workers returning from service in Iraq may be suffering from symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder, Congress has been told. "I think its fair to say based on the anecdotal reports and from our survey ... that it appears most people -- let's say 70 or 80 percent of those who leave Iraq -- have some sort of emotional problem at least temporarily when they return to the United States," Dr. Lawrence G. Brown, the State Department's medical director, told the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia of the U.S. House of Representatives.
However, Brown said the vast majority of these individuals recovered without treatment within a few months of returning from Iraq.
Steven Kashkett vice president of the American Foreign Service Association, told the hearing that an ongoing survey of foreign service officers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan WASHINGTON, June 25 (UPI) -- More than 70 percent of civilian workers returning from service in Iraq may be suffering from symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder, Congress has been told. "I think its fair to say based on the anecdotal reports and from our survey ... that it appears most people -- let's say 70 or 80 percent of those who leave Iraq -- have some sort of emotional problem at least temporarily when they return to the United States," Dr. Lawrence G. Brown, the State Department's medical director, told the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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I think a lot has to do with the kind of work they did. I think people who worked long hours, did mission-dependant work, or frequently convoyed will have problems. I figure I’m gonna have issues after 3+ years of 100 hr. weeks maintaining computer networks. Luckily, I’m staying within the contract for my next position Stateside. They sent 2 of their senior people over here 6 months ago and they know about the hours and the stress. 40 hr. weeks should be therapy enough I hope. Then there’s the waverunner, pool, ocean, boat, 8-month beach weather etc. And I hear there’s no waiting or traffic where I’m going..... ; )
Hi Allegra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had a little trouble with lightning strikes when I first got back. People would grin & think this was funny, however they never had a mortar round or rocket hit the hooch you just walked out of.
Any day here at home is gravy compared to some of the days we put up with.
I reacted to fireworks going off at a Texans fooball game last fall when I was home. Wanted to dive under the seat until it occurred to me what it was. Yes, it is amusing to people back home.
Be glad you're not in the IZ right now. We call it "The Thrash."
I think this will be my last summer in Iraq. Four is enough! LOL
Take care and enjoy that good life at home.
Am I certifiable or what? ;-)
"Just another day in paradise!"
My biggest adjustment is NOT being in a 24/7/365 environment when I'm not here. 8^)
Regards
*YAWN* {Blink! Blink!} STRRRETCH!
;-)
that it appears most people — let’s say 70 or 80 percent of those who leave Iraq — have some sort of emotional problem at least temporarily when they return to the United States,” Dr. Lawrence G. Brown, the State Department’s medical director, told the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia of the U.S.
The emotional problem is whe they see how Iraq is portreyed in the press. Stress comes from wanting to chock the holy shite out of the press.
We don't wait to get home to experience that. We get that stress while we're HERE. ;-)
EEEEEEK!! Don't do that BOOM! thing....it rattles me!
Just kidding...;-)
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