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Reconnecting with Family

Drew followed in his father's footsteps and joined the U.S. Army, where he lost close friends while he was deployed. A month after returning home, Drew started experiencing symptoms of PTSD. He began pushing away his family and friends, and his parents didn’t know how to encourage him to seek help. Hear how this military family was able to reconnect through mental health treatment and recovery.

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    • Family and Relationships
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    • Physical Injury
    • Preparing for Deployment
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    • Transitioning from Service

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    • Alcohol or Drug Problems
    • Anger and Irritability
    • Chronic Pain
    • Confusion
    • Difficulty Concentrating
    • Dizziness
    • Eating Problems
    • Feeling on Edge
    • Feelings of Hopelessness
    • Flashbacks
    • Gambling
    • Guilt
    • Headaches
    • Loss of Interest or Pleasure
    • Nightmares
    • Noise or Light Irritation
    • Reckless Behavior
    • Relationship Problems
    • Social Withdrawal / Isolation
    • Stress and Anxiety
    • Trouble Sleeping

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    • Adjustment Disorder
    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Bipolar
    • Depression
    • Effects of Military Sexual Trauma
    • Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Problems with Alcohol
    • Problems with Drugs
    • PTSD
    • Schizophrenia
    • Suicide

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