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On behalf of the Evergreen Elks Lodge 2363, I delivered 38 bags of snacks to the Colorado Army National Guard this morning. These guard personnel are on special assignment to Denver and are presently residing in hotels in the Denver area until June 8th.
Thanks to the Clear Creek County Veterans Coalition and Troy Erickson, members of the Evergreen, Golden, Idaho Springs and Longmont Lodges worked together to deliver and distribute 7000 lbs of meat, dairy, fruit, vegetables, soda, snacks, bread, pastries and ice cream to the Colorado National Guard on July 10th. A big thank you to our Elks for working together to Make A Difference.
The Longmont, Evergreen, Idaho Springs, Littleton Lodge, and others spent the last day of July on a busy note. Thanks to the coordination of the Clear Creek Count Veterans Coalition the Elks were able to deliver 9000+ pounds of food to Buckley Air Force Base and the Air Force National Guard. The Air National Guard was conducting its monthly maneuvers and training and all the food that the Elks delivered will go to families of Air Force Guard personnel at the base for the weekend maneuvers. The same activity took place two weeks ago for the Colorado Army National Guard and if these events are as successful as we anticipate them being the Elks may be doing this on a monthly basis. Submitted by Clayton PER
PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder. This mental health problem affects some people after they have experienced or witnessed a traumatic or life-threatening event. These events might include a natural disaster such as a tornado, or they might include a combat situation, a car accident, or a physical assault. Treatment options are available for people suffering PTSD.
It’s completely normal to experience upsetting feelings or to have vivid memories after a negative event. Some people feel anxious or on edge, and sleep can also be affected after a traumatic event. It’s also normal to have trouble engaging in typical daily activities after an upsetting event, so going to work or school might be difficult for a while. Most people start to feel better after several weeks or a few months, though. If anxiety, sleep disruptions, and other symptoms last more than a few months, PTSD might be to blame.
Any situation or experience that is life-threatening for you or someone else can lead to PTSD. These traumatic events include military experiences and combat, a physical or sexual assault, learning about an unexpected or violent injury or death of a loved one, a serious accident, a natural disaster, a terrorist attack, or child abuse. The event might be something that happens to you or it could also be something you witnessed happening to someone else. These types of trauma typically involve a complete loss of control over the events, and people usually feel significant fear.
Most people experiencing PTSD describe four different types of symptoms, but these symptoms won’t be the same for everyone.
After a traumatic event, give yourself some time to work through your emotions to feel more like yourself again. If a few months have passed and you are still having trouble sleeping or are feeling anxious or depressed to the point where your daily life is disrupted, consult your physician or speak with a mental health care provider. You don’t have to live with these symptoms; there are treatment options.
People who struggle with PTSD may also struggle with other mental health problems such as depression or anxiety. It’s also common for people to have thoughts about self-harm. Some people also have problems with alcohol or drug abuse. You might have issues with your personal relationships, with your physical health, and at work, too.
The first step toward getting help for PTSD is often seeing your primary physician, who can refer you to a mental health care provider who specializes in PTSD treatment. Veterans can get help through a local Veterans Affairs office, which can connect them with a VA PTSD program. Ideally, a provider who specializes in PTSD will find the best treatment options for each individual; treatment may include several types of therapy, such as psychotherapy that focuses on the trauma, prolonged exposure therapy that helps desensitize the patient to reminders of the trauma, support groups, and medication.
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