America's North Shore Journal

CJTF-82 Written by Army Pfc. Daniel M. Rangel 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Thousands of Servicemembers are returning home this spring. As they return to their regular lives, reintegration with their friends and loved ones can be a challenge; especially for those suffering from symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. “PTSD can occur after any kind of trauma,” said Air Force Dr. (Maj.) Kellie Griffith, Task Force MED psychiatrist at the Combat and Operational Stress Control Clinic here. The three primary symptoms of PTSD are: re-experiencing, where one relives a traumatic event through nightmares, flashbacks or intrusive images; hyper-vigilance, which includes irritability and jumpiness; and avoidance, not wanting to think about the trauma again and doing anything to avoid it, Griffith said. Another common symptom is what’s called sense of a … Read entire article »