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WacoFan · April 29th, 2008, 11:23

I think more people are getting PTSD simply because they can identify it now, whereas in WWII they would say you had "Shell Shock" and Patton would come into your hospital room and slap you.

PTSD is very real I believe, and can be treated. It is diagnosed more because it can be treated, and that treatment probably saves money long term. How many guys had Shell Shock...or even some carry-over from previous wars and sank into alcoholism, suicide, or other destructive behaviour? I know people that have suffered mental anquish from far less than a deadstick landing with a 777 full of people.

April 29th, 2008, 11:23	#24
WacoFan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: KC Posts: 511	Re: BA hero pilot plans to quit in disgust (unfair treatment I think more people are getting PTSD simply because they can identify it now, whereas in WWII they would say you had "Shell Shock" and Patton would come into your hospital room and slap you. PTSD is very real I believe, and can be treated. It is diagnosed more because it can be treated, and that treatment probably saves money long term. How many guys had Shell Shock...or even some carry-over from previous wars and sank into alcoholism, suicide, or other destructive behaviour? I know people that have suffered mental anquish from far less than a deadstick landing with a 777 full of people.