Thread: Scottish SAS Hero Laid to Rest in Emotional Ceremony in Thailand

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

Self termination is in many cases a reasonable response to a life with no prospects and alcoholism is a way of life for millions.

So how common the symptoms are should decide the terminology used to describe the phenomenon.



You really are an oddball.

Err.....the common cold?

Fucking hell...that's worth a double eye roll.

Seeking Ass is merely recalling the trauma of death by a thousand paper cuts. While he castigated some minion for illicit use of the photocopier.
I bet his war stories go down well in Pattaya bars.

It is a generalisation but Special forces people are exposed by the nature of their specialised training and the missions they go on to far more trauma than normal personnel. There's a theory that if you're exposed to trauma, provided all goes well, 80% will recover naturally. It's the other 20% that need more.

The Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society provides psychiatric support to traumatised former servicemen. There are other NGO as well.

Last SAS I recall killing himself was Charles "Nish" Bruce who had written a book about going mad after leaving service. He jumped out of a light aircraft flown by his girlfriend at 5,000 feet above Brize Norton. Just had enough and stepped out the door.

Sadly when I looked it up there were many more since including this chap.

And calling them heroes? Leave it out.

Originally Posted by BKKBanger

And calling them heroes? Leave it out.

I say the same when football players from the past get referred to as 'hero'. Who's life did they save?

Originally Posted by Pragmatic

I say the same when football players from the past get referred to as 'hero'.

Well dumbass shittychang may disagree.

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

You miss the point: modified behaviour provoked by emotional responses to shocking and horrific events that trigger flashbacks, disturbed sleep patterns, depression and loss of self control is not a fucking disorder, it is a normal healthy human reaction. Instead of slapping a spurious label on it, reinforcing victimhood,

There are a variety of mental health disorders that come under the banner of PTSD and they are mostly treatable, but not if the victim feels that by coming forward he is exhibiting some kind of weakness; there is still a stigma attached.

Fortunately your particular mental health condition does nothing more than lead you to spout the sort of ignorant bollocks that perpetuates this myth.

RIP. from all the lads in the barracks. Skip, Ginge, Jezza, Mad Mick, Bob The Mop and Tommo.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

I think you completely missed the point of the comment.

exactly

Rest in peace David Penman. You have served your country. Respect.