Above is the subject title of the new addition to a series, this is part four, running on the Military Times website called Special Report Living with PTSD, that was posted earlier today.
Mar 24, 2010 Loyd Sawyer makes progress, but finds no one pill, method or therapy can soothe his PTSD.
After months of therapy, two trips to a hospital psychiatric ward and a continuous cycle of ups and downs with his family, all of it spinning out of his post-traumatic stress disorder, former Army Sgt. Loyd Sawyer remained in the basement — both literally and figuratively.
When his wife, Andrea, wanted to talk about something important, Loyd headed downstairs.
If he needed to wash dishes or vacuum the carpet, he instead logged onto the computer in the basement.
When his boys wanted hugs or playtime, Loyd played video games in the basement.
“Isolation — it’s just too easy,” Loyd explained. “I don’t get in arguments if I’m in the basement. I don’t have problems. I don’t have to worry about my schedule. My schedule is, ‘I’m going to the basement, leave me alone.’” -->-->-->
The rest of the video's, on right side at site {or click each here as they finish}, as well as links to the leading reports prior to this one, one through three, can be found here.
About this project
This series uses the experiences of several troops suffering from PTSD to delve into the biology of the disorder; substance abuse among victims; the stress that the disorder places on spouses and children; treatment options and availability; the specter of suicide among PTSD sufferers; what current research may mean for the future, and many other issues.
This project was funded in part by The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism.
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