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CommonSenseDemocrat

(377 posts)
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 12:03 AM Jan 2016

Does PTSD cause young men to commit domestic violence that they otherwise would not have committed? [View all]

This relates to Track Palin.


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Yes
6 (24%)
No
2 (8%)
Depends by case, but it does not in Track Palin's case
6 (24%)
Depends by case, and it does in Track Palin's case
0 (0%)
Don't know
0 (0%)
Depends by case, don't know in Track Palin's case
11 (44%)
Other
0 (0%)
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My father came back from Vietnam a different man FLPanhandle Jan 2016 #1
I'm sorry but I read your post and gave a chuckle at the end... juxtaposed Jan 2016 #3
is HE fishing or is it his pathetic mother? Skittles Jan 2016 #6
not a fan,, But with a big BUT yes it can...And we would be fools to not accept it.. juxtaposed Jan 2016 #2
PTSD lowers their ability to channel destructive impulses in appropriate ways. KittyWampus Jan 2016 #4
This ^^^ Wounded Bear Jan 2016 #8
It also can cause sleep deprivation which can lead to all sorts of psychiatric disorders Major Nikon Jan 2016 #25
Of couse it could Lawud Jan 2016 #5
I read an argument recently that women with PTSD are mis/diagnosed with borderline personality. LeftyMom Jan 2016 #7
I find that quite believable. Can you give us a link? nt raccoon Jan 2016 #22
I read a stat about inpatient admits gwheezie Jan 2016 #28
Let the Court decide. Downwinder Jan 2016 #9
Cause is a bit of a strong word Kalidurga Jan 2016 #10
No. nt. polly7 Jan 2016 #11
This is what is most infuriating about the Whore of BabbleOn's comment. rufus dog Jan 2016 #12
You do realize women can suffer from this too? cwydro Jan 2016 #13
...with the same results Major Nikon Jan 2016 #26
I came home bug nuts madokie Jan 2016 #14
I don't know if it was PTSD 1939 Jan 2016 #20
Yes it does leftynyc Jan 2016 #15
I think PTSD is a serious problem, but I don't think Track Palin can explain away his behavior davidpdx Jan 2016 #16
Your question assumes only men can commit violence or have PTSD Lee-Lee Jan 2016 #17
Precisely how did the question assume only men can commit violence? LanternWaste Jan 2016 #21
Not in this case. He was an asshole before the service. n/t Lil Missy Jan 2016 #18
*This* smirkymonkey Jan 2016 #27
It absolutely does not excuse anything. alarimer Jan 2016 #19
My father suffered from Combat Fatigue after WW2, but he never laid a hand against family. Track B Calm Jan 2016 #23
Does alcoholism cause drunk people to get behind the wheel of a car and run people over? Iggo Jan 2016 #24
Sara Palins son was prone to these violent proclivities before he served in Iraq. notadmblnd Jan 2016 #29
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