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Old 27-06-2006, 12:49 AM
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I find this figure quite staggering, though also most likely quite underated from the actual real figure, which would definatley be projected much higher than below, because so many would either be prolonged at present, possibly in denail over any changes to themselves within a negative aspect, and those that just don't understand why they are now different, and want to just "fit in" with society again, and live their lives. What a shock they and their family will get when it really gets too much.

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According to reports produced by the Department of Veterans Affairs, more than 56,000 veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars have been diagnosed with mental illnesses ranging from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to depression and bipolar disorder. Robinson believes these mental illnesses should also be considered combat injuries.
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I so agree with this statement.
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Absolutely Nam, I thought the same thing actually when I read that.
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