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Originally Posted by Marlene  The nature of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can prevent soldiers from seeking help. Soldiers are also afraid going to counseling will be perceived as a sign of weakness or will mar their military record. |
This is only too true, sadly. In the Canadian military, it is still considered quite shameful to suffer from combat stress or PTSD. The Military Family Resource Centres are trying to change that, but it is a slow process.