Hi there SQUEERS...

I totally agree with what you say in relation to physical exercise, as an adjunct treatment accompaniment to other forms of therapy. At the Repat, they encouraged us all, to either take up a form of exercise, or expand what physical activity we were already undertaking.

All were on several types of 'anti' this and that tablets. Many carried several rather onerous side effects, the worst of which for us at least (all men), was impotence. And truth be known, most of us...no ALL of us, were not that great at being 'good' husbands anyway.

So, by suffering impotence for awhile, if at the end of it all; our lousy attitudes to life, dreadful personalities, and sustained moods...made us better men, then hopefully it might follow, we'd become better husbands ? And that can't be all that bad eh ?

Hello there ONE UNDER GOD...

Everything you say appears (prima facia), to be couched in metaphors.

I understand and accept, over time you've suffered at the hands of, government bureaucracy and the law, per se.

Your comments and assertions, that not only the mentally affected person, rather their entire family, should have access to appropriate counselling is, in my humble opinion correct.

One without the other seems pointless. Particular when the unwell person's behaviour or other symptoms, can deleteriously impact on other members of the family. Consequently, causing considerable dislocation to the family unit.

And as you suggest O U G, the family as a whole should be included in at least (part) of the counselling process. Otherwise the efficacy of the therapy sessions could well be negatively compromised.

Good afternoon to you, SUSEONLINE...

I'll pay you the thousand dollars later ! Seriously, your contribution was one of the nicest I've ever received on the Forum. I'm much more accustomed to receiving a resounding thrashing (generally well deserved), than your kind words of support.

And I do agree, with what you say about seeking help and if necessary medication, to relieve those awful days where that ol' 'Black Dog' stalks us unabatingly and ceaselessly, to a point where your only wish is to hide under a rock...forever. It's really terribly.

Being a bloke, remaining stoic, a regular tough guy, and trying to hold a marriage together, AND hold your job in the coppers...........?

Walking about the place full of hate, aggression, presenting as a totally misanthropic person, uncaring, where your language is much like a sewer, your behaviour even worse ? Yet it's you that's supposed to 'keep the peace', protect the weak, the innocent, the young and old ? Sure it all works for awhile, Suse ?

Then, comes your Divorce. Loss of respect. Not my fault you know, it was the war ? The war, be damned. Sure, the war may've have been the catalyst, but the real blame - that belongs squarely on my own shoulders, I'm afraid.

You need expert help, to assist you to identify what causes the nightmares and all the other anti-social behaviour(s) in which you've actively engaged over the years.

Now I've retired from the police force. I've remarried, rejoined the human race (not entirely sure if the 'human race' will accept me though ?), and I'm motoring along pretty well now, thank you.

All because of the expert help, compassion and the immense kindness, I've been most fortunate enough to have received. From so many of the Doctor's, Psych.Nurses, Social Workers, all of which, were at the Repatriation General Hospital. God bless em' all !

Thank you once again, SUSEONLINE.

OUG, wow,don't like the doc's huh. You got a hell of a mind going on up there, very entertaining and insightful.

i feel sorow if metaophores is presumed
i quote raw numbers..big pharma subsidy..IS in billions tens of billions EACH year..over time its trillions..especially globally..

so meds fix some people..by far more could be fixed..by negating trauma events..like wars..and dont say thats not possable..i met many vets in and after army service..no opne is talking aboput the suicide rates for vets..buts its one per hour

serving or retired..the burden on our protectors is huge
[i did teq support at kangeroo 2 32 signapories died..just practicing..for war..on our shore..

no trauma here..i was still in shock..getting ready to go to my second job..when mr smyth and western..did the nasty..to me and opend my eyes

but since then i been watching the numbers
and most of what i say is based on real facts

PROZAC ALONE*..has kiled 13,000
this still nox..makes zombies..automotons..that go on rampages

DRUGS..NO DRUGS>>FIX ISSUES people may have
with their mindset versus the reality..

join police tyo help people
job drive around wattching a computer..being here at the right time
but making money in between..fines that dont fix the real issue..OVERZEALOUS GOVT REVENUE RAISING*

heck dont you notice the price ioncreases from govt stuff?

the things we expect our SERVERS, to do is enough..for then to be doing

*without revuenue raising,police,policing policy..
or high visability in auto policing by random computer number plate search..its pathetic..

thus one in 4 of your new recruits last less than the second year
we expect the young to do our dirty work..when WE KNOW ITS GOING TO STUFF THEM UP FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES>>

we KNOW IT*

so lets get MATURE OLD PEOPLE..,doing it
who have had a lifetime lived..to prepare*

dont send in young thugs/guns
send in old hippies and some books

You might have something there OUG.
During my years as a community nurse I have seen so much suffering in Vets and their families.

Let's send in olderguys who are more mature and more settled in their civilian lives before they have to take on the horrors of war.

Even better, let's send in the politicians and old military personnel who have decided to ok the war in the first place!
We can only dream...

O sung WU, you are very welcome :)

Cheers,
Suse