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We are a proud and gracious group of Vietnam Veterans who served our country during an unpopular war. These returning veterans need the support of all the families and friends in the community who understand what they have been through and will provide that compassion and support for them today.

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Welcome to the Vietnam Veterans group that includes all veterans and families who want to support the Vietnam Veterans here on Eons. We all come from a variety of backgrounds and lifestyles, we ... read more | posted by WhisperingEagle

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Welcome Connie56Sue!!

Please welcome our newest member, Connie56Sue, she is the daughter of a lost brother who never returned home, and the sister of two brave men who served honorably. I am sure that you will all ma... read more | posted by WhisperingEagle

1 reply - last reply: "Thank you Debi and the others who... more" ~ Connie56Sue

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Mind training helps troops with combat, then PTSD
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U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Pete Jarzabek, left, and Sargeant Ryan Barnett meditate during Warrio... read more | posted by OrangePOP33

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Can you believe this one???

I was surfing the internet tonight and saw this little add at the bottom of the page and just had to share it with all of you:

Invisible People
Low prices on invisible people.
Free Shipping on q... read more | posted by WhisperingEagle

1 reply - last reply: "I already have two of them. That's... more" ~ redtbird

2 Vet Health Storys

1. ABC News: Inhaler Drugs Tied to Heart Attacks--Mentions VA Study

2. ABC News: VA Quadruples Payments to some Vets with Traumatic Brain Injury

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1. Inhaler ... read more | posted by OrangePOP33

3 replies - last reply: "I weaned myself of of Proventil... more" ~ OrangePOP33

VA in PA underdosed Prostate Cancer Vets

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PHILADELPHIA - Some 55 prostate cancer patients were given too-low doses of radiation treatment at the local Veterans Affairs hospital in the past six years, and federal investigators wan... read more | posted by OrangePOP33

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I'm going to get better

After all these years of therapy ;and treatment and drugs and bieng told there is no cure for PTSD now I've been told by the Witchita regional office that I'm going to get better. thats why I'm not... read more | posted by klonghopper

8 replies - last reply: "I must be weird but I do access the... more" ~ WhisperingEagle

A Safe Place to Land

I was talking the other day to a friend of mine and she asked me if I had a safe place to go when I get all messed up from my PTSD. I feel very safe and secure on my property and that is probably w... read more | posted by WhisperingEagle

3 replies - last reply: "Beer, wishkey and home. After a... more" ~ klonghopper

Temperature and PTSD

Does anyone think the environment adds to PTSD responses? I know in my case I have many when it is real hot or very cold. Fall and spring doesn't seem to have much effect with only two exceptions, ... read more | posted by RosieSummerplace

6 replies - last reply: "One dream.... it haunts me every so... more" ~ RosieSummerplace

Older Vet and Younger Vet!

I experienced something this weekend that was so touching I had to share it. My Brother Bill, a vietnam vet( who has been reluctant to talk of his vietnam years) has become a mentor to my grandson,... read more | posted by Blondie2

1 reply - last reply: "Hi Blondie, I thought I had... more" ~ WhisperingEagle

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