Cpl. McEachern-PTSD or Suicide Attempt?

[Spr.Earl]

I should have made my self a little clearer.

Some are mentaly stronger than other‘s and yet those who are not commit action‘s that draw attention like McEachern and Gen.Delaier(sp).

As you say Harry there are a lot of dynamic‘s invovled and I don‘t know them all and I made the comment as I felt it was rather cold hearted on what I have only read in the press.

I hope this clear‘s the air over my comment.

P.S. Harry were can I get the Ombudsman‘s reprt?

 

[combat_medic]

Mental fortitude has very little to do with it. CSR (combat stress reaction) and PTSS (post-traumatic stress syndrome... they don‘t like calling it a disorder anymore) can affect anyone. It‘s defined as "a normal reaction to an abnormal situation". Being in a hostile environment for prolonged period of time has an adverse effect on 99% of soldiers. The remaining 1% are sociopaths.

Being a bit of an armchair quarterback on this one (not having a tour, let alone a really dangerous one), I‘m not going to pass judgement on this guy. I think he should be held accountable for his actions, which is happening right now, but I‘m not going to pass judgement on him and his condition. I‘m not a doctor, lawyer, judge or psychologist.

 

[Harry]

Spr.Earl


Here it is, enjoy.

Systemic Treatment of CF Members with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

 

[q_1966]

This topic has been linked by CTV News.
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/full-statement-from-cpl-maceachern-s-husband-1.1630115

 

[Fishbone Jones]

This topic has been linked by CTV News.
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/full-statement-from-cpl-maceachern-s-husband-1.1630115

For those that think this is the wrong MacEeachern, read the article in its entirety. At the bottom of the article, the author gives a link directly to this thread. The full article needs to be read in context as to why the author did so.

In effect, both are mentioned in the article.