PTSD among OEF/OIF military personnel does not discriminate based on rank. Anyone may develop PTSD following the experience of a traumatic event, including high-ranking generals. CNN.com has a very interesting article where OEF/OIF generals discuss their personal experiences with the PTSD diagnosis. You can read this article here. If you are suffering from PTSD, remember that you are not alone.

People with PTSD may be at greater risk to engage in a number of impulsive behaviors, such as deliberate self-harm. Therefore, it can be important to learn healthy ways of managing urges to engage in these behaviors. Check out this article to learn some helpful ways of managing your impulsive behaviors.

Many returning veterans, as well as their families, may have difficulties adjusting to the return home. Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) veterans, for example, exhibit a number of difficulties, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, alcohol abuse, physical health problems, difficulties managing anger, and suicide. In addition, the families of OEF/OIF veterans also face stressors. Fortunately, the Department of Veterans Affairs has put together a website that includes a wealth of important information designed to help returning soldiers and their families. Read more about this website and where to find it.

Smoking is very common among people with PTSD. In fact, almost half of people with PTSD smoke, and studies are also beginning to find high rates of smoking among returning OEF/OIF veterans with PTSD and depression. Why are rates of smoking so high among people with PTSD? Smoking may be used as a way of managing stress and anxiety associated with PTSD symptoms. However, while smoking may have an immediate positive effect, it can have a long-term negative impact on a person's physical health and PTSD. You can read more about the connection between PTSD and smoking, as well as new developments in how people are treating smoking in PTSD, in this article from MSNBC.com.