r/PTSDCombat

1.3K archived posts · Sep 2014 – Sep 2026

PTSD caused by Combat

r/PTSDCombat

While many different forms of trauma can cause PTSD, those who's experiences have taken them through battlefields as soldiers, contractors, civilians, and observers, typically experience symptoms unique to that type of experience. This is a place to rant, share, and hopefully learn, in order to better cope with this condition. All are welcome here including spouses, family, friends, and anyone else invested in helping veterans.

Created Sep 9, 2014 · restricted

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EMERGENCY RESOURCES

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

COMMUNITY RULES

NEW RULE ABOVE ALL OTHERS, IF YOU DOWN VOTE SOMETHING, YOU HAVE TO AT LEAST COMMENT

*** This isn't a "rule" per se, but there is a MOUNTAIN of requests for surveys for masters and PHD candidates. While we appreciate that without data, you folks in the mental health field cannot do our jobs, this sub would literally be nothing but requests if we allowed them all, and we fear our small community would become a nonexistent one. While we want to accommodate both groups, the veterans and family members obviously come first.

If anyone has a suggestion on finding a good balance. I'm all ears. Also, no one is EVER going to do a half hour survey unless you pay them. Thats how NYU and Cornel get it done. I realize not everyone has their resources" but its a fact of life.

It shouldn't even have to be said respect others regardless of what has transpired in the past. If you have an issue with someone PM or take it elsewhere
No violent or disturbing visuals of any kind unless it directly relates to your story and sharing it helps you. We don't want to remind people of something they can't forget anyway.
Particpation is not required but hugely encouraged
Following the Rules of Reddit is required. Following Reddiquette is encouraged.
Mark your NSFW submissions, comments and links.

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