Author: robert.schutt

Operational Stress The pace and intensity of current military operations affects everyone–Sailors and Marines in the combat zone and at home, and family members everywhere.
Most reactions to stress are normal and temporary, but intense or prolonged stress can cause symptoms that may be slower to heal, especially if not taken care of properly.
Learn to recognize the signs that you or your shipmates may need help for a stress reaction or injury:
Can’t fall asleep or stay asleep when you have time to sleep
Uncontrollable outbursts of anger or attacks of panic with a pounding heart
Inability to enjoy activities that you used to find enjoyable
Painful memories that are intrusive or keep waking you up
Thoughts of suicide or hurting others
It’s Okay to Get Help

Where to get help
Your chain of command
Unit medical personnel (corpsmen, medical officers, flight surgeons)
Unit or base chaplains
Base medical clinics and hospitals
Navy Fleet and Family Services Support Centers
Marine Corps Community Services
Mental Health Professionals
Military OneSource (anonymous help)
1-800-342-9647 or online at
www.militaryonesource.com
Links
www-nmcphc.med.navy.mil/hp/
http://www.usmc-mccs.org/cosc/