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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Who's currently taking part?
For those who have yet to come across this.
People get nominated to do 22 push ups everyday for 22 days to raise awareness for PTSD.
Started on the US where is was noted that 22 war veterans commit suicide everyday from post traumatic stress disorder.
Just completed mine a couple of days ago.
Who needs motivating?
Mr L |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Do you need to record yourself and upload the video to the internet or something along the lines?
Yes it's been a Facebook thing.
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It's a deal breaker for me then, I can hardly buffer a facebook video with my internet. Uploading a video would take days  . |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"22 ? Easy peasy lemon squeezy japanese ! "
Not for all its about awareness not volume.
However as I always say if it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you. I completed all manner of varying press ups over the course culminating in dips with 20kg around my waist.
Not so lemon squeezy! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Do you need to record yourself and upload the video to the internet or something along the lines?
Yes it's been a Facebook thing.
It's a deal breaker for me then, I can hardly buffer a facebook video with my internet. Uploading a video would take days ."
Has 4g not hit the midlands yet or are you still on dial up? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"22 ? Easy peasy lemon squeezy japanese !
Not for all its about awareness not volume.
However as I always say if it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you. I completed all manner of varying press ups over the course culminating in dips with 20kg around my waist.
Not so lemon squeezy! "
Haha I will close the door behind me 
Hat off |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"So I've got 22 days, to do 1 press up, right? I think I can manage that, am I allowed to use my knees?  "
Haha very funny. It's chest to the floor though.
Don't go cheating and take your bra off so you're just twitching your arms or performing a plank. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Do you need to record yourself and upload the video to the internet or something along the lines?
Yes it's been a Facebook thing.
It's a deal breaker for me then, I can hardly buffer a facebook video with my internet. Uploading a video would take days .
Has 4g not hit the midlands yet or are you still on dial up? "
Yes I'm still using dial up...it's pathetic but nothing I can do about it. |
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By *LCCCouple
over a year ago
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OP, if you are looking to actually contribute to a military PTSD charity, I would recommend Combat Stress. They, unlike some, use NICE approved guidelines and are members of COBSEO, the umbrella organisation for military charities in the UK. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"22 ? Easy peasy lemon squeezy japanese !
Not for all its about awareness not volume.
However as I always say if it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you. I completed all manner of varying press ups over the course culminating in dips with 20kg around my waist.
Not so lemon squeezy!
Haha I will close the door behind me
Hat off"
I would rather see someone struggle at the start and by the end be repping them out than somebody who reps them out everyday. Love to see people's determination. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"OP, if you are looking to actually contribute to a military PTSD charity, I would recommend Combat Stress. They, unlike some, use NICE approved guidelines and are members of COBSEO, the umbrella organisation for military charities in the UK."
Thank you there are many out there. My friend is the founder of talking2minds.
PTSD is not all about the military though it can be anyone who has been through a traumatic situation whether a car accident, losing a loved one or even a very toxic divorce. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"OP, if you are looking to actually contribute to a military PTSD charity, I would recommend Combat Stress. They, unlike some, use NICE approved guidelines and are members of COBSEO, the umbrella organisation for military charities in the UK.
Thank you there are many out there. My friend is the founder of talking2minds.
PTSD is not all about the military though it can be anyone who has been through a traumatic situation whether a car accident, losing a loved one or even a very toxic divorce. "
Talking2minds definitely springs to my mind, I've done my dissertation about PTSD in armed forces. And I agree PTSD is not always linked with military per say but, combat related roles, especially front line medics have a much higher chance of developing PTSD. |
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By *LCCCouple
over a year ago
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"OP, if you are looking to actually contribute to a military PTSD charity, I would recommend Combat Stress. They, unlike some, use NICE approved guidelines and are members of COBSEO, the umbrella organisation for military charities in the UK.
Thank you there are many out there. My friend is the founder of talking2minds.
PTSD is not all about the military though it can be anyone who has been through a traumatic situation whether a car accident, losing a loved one or even a very toxic divorce. "
I know, but I thought you said it was because of war veterans committing suicide, so I just thought I would recommend Combat Stress. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"OP, if you are looking to actually contribute to a military PTSD charity, I would recommend Combat Stress. They, unlike some, use NICE approved guidelines and are members of COBSEO, the umbrella organisation for military charities in the UK.
Thank you there are many out there. My friend is the founder of talking2minds.
PTSD is not all about the military though it can be anyone who has been through a traumatic situation whether a car accident, losing a loved one or even a very toxic divorce.
Talking2minds definitely springs to my mind, I've done my dissertation about PTSD in armed forces. And I agree PTSD is not always linked with military per say but, combat related roles, especially front line medics have a much higher chance of developing PTSD."
Totally agree. Still know a few REMF's who have claimed to have it. Must of cut a finger while openings baked bean can.
The funniest one I heard was a guy who had claimed everything off the army over the years. Any particular ailment was the army's fault. He was a tankie in the original gulf war. Never made it into Iraq, was never in a combat situation/contact, but is now trying to claim compo for it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"OP, if you are looking to actually contribute to a military PTSD charity, I would recommend Combat Stress. They, unlike some, use NICE approved guidelines and are members of COBSEO, the umbrella organisation for military charities in the UK.
Thank you there are many out there. My friend is the founder of talking2minds.
PTSD is not all about the military though it can be anyone who has been through a traumatic situation whether a car accident, losing a loved one or even a very toxic divorce.
I know, but I thought you said it was because of war veterans committing suicide, so I just thought I would recommend Combat Stress."
Yes and you're right. I'm just highlighting it.
Anyway who's up for it?
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By (user no longer on site)
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1: foolishly thought 'pft, doesn't sound so bad'.
2: remembered can't actually do a press up and considered taking over the Internet with the 22 sit up challenge.
3: had a 'practice run' and managed nine! Was secretly pleased as I didn't think I could do any.
4: no bloody way I'm doing it naked OP.
5: twenty two long long days lie ahead (is it acceptable to stop for a cuppa at the twelfth press up stage I wonder?)
6: I wish I didn't live with a gym freak; FQ is going to morph into a PTI and shout at me. |
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By *LCCCouple
over a year ago
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"OP, if you are looking to actually contribute to a military PTSD charity, I would recommend Combat Stress. They, unlike some, use NICE approved guidelines and are members of COBSEO, the umbrella organisation for military charities in the UK.
Thank you there are many out there. My friend is the founder of talking2minds.
PTSD is not all about the military though it can be anyone who has been through a traumatic situation whether a car accident, losing a loved one or even a very toxic divorce.
Talking2minds definitely springs to my mind, I've done my dissertation about PTSD in armed forces. And I agree PTSD is not always linked with military per say but, combat related roles, especially front line medics have a much higher chance of developing PTSD.
Totally agree. Still know a few REMF's who have claimed to have it. Must of cut a finger while openings baked bean can.
The funniest one I heard was a guy who had claimed everything off the army over the years. Any particular ailment was the army's fault. He was a tankie in the original gulf war. Never made it into Iraq, was never in a combat situation/contact, but is now trying to claim compo for it. "
Referring to them as REMF probably isn't going to help them seek the treatment that they need, and we already know that there are too many people suffering from poor mental health that are not seeking treatment.
People should feel confident in applying for either a war pension or the AFCS no matter how they became WIS. It's Veterans UK's job to then decide upon entitlement to an award. The injuries don't have to be from combat operations, it just has to be caused, or made worse by Service.
I think we should all strive to break down barriers to assistance whether it is to mental health support, compensation or any other kind of support. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"OP, if you are looking to actually contribute to a military PTSD charity, I would recommend Combat Stress. They, unlike some, use NICE approved guidelines and are members of COBSEO, the umbrella organisation for military charities in the UK.
Thank you there are many out there. My friend is the founder of talking2minds.
PTSD is not all about the military though it can be anyone who has been through a traumatic situation whether a car accident, losing a loved one or even a very toxic divorce.
Talking2minds definitely springs to my mind, I've done my dissertation about PTSD in armed forces. And I agree PTSD is not always linked with military per say but, combat related roles, especially front line medics have a much higher chance of developing PTSD.
Totally agree. Still know a few REMF's who have claimed to have it. Must of cut a finger while openings baked bean can.
The funniest one I heard was a guy who had claimed everything off the army over the years. Any particular ailment was the army's fault. He was a tankie in the original gulf war. Never made it into Iraq, was never in a combat situation/contact, but is now trying to claim compo for it. "
Bit of a bloater then.... met a few of those in my time... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Do you need to record yourself and upload the video to the internet or something along the lines?
Yes it's been a Facebook thing.
It's a deal breaker for me then, I can hardly buffer a facebook video with my internet. Uploading a video would take days .
Has 4g not hit the midlands yet or are you still on dial up?
Yes I'm still using dial up...it's pathetic but nothing I can do about it."
Dial up. WTF!
Wait telephone call from the 90's for you backstreet boy's want their fax machine back.
Lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Someone mentioned this t'other day.
Like most gimmicky Fakebook fads I expected it to be all over my timeline when I did a rare log in yesterday. Surprisingly nothing at all on my view - just the usual pictures of people I have no fucking clue who they are just because a friend I know liked one of their friends (from a totally different social sphere's) pictures, so I'm guessing all the sheeple haven't quite caught on to it yet.
As I said the other day, it's a very noble and worthy cause. I hope UK people donate to a UK charity and do contribute and not *just* post a vid. Good luck to the cause and those doing the challenge!  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"OP, if you are looking to actually contribute to a military PTSD charity, I would recommend Combat Stress. They, unlike some, use NICE approved guidelines and are members of COBSEO, the umbrella organisation for military charities in the UK.
Thank you there are many out there. My friend is the founder of talking2minds.
PTSD is not all about the military though it can be anyone who has been through a traumatic situation whether a car accident, losing a loved one or even a very toxic divorce.
Talking2minds definitely springs to my mind, I've done my dissertation about PTSD in armed forces. And I agree PTSD is not always linked with military per say but, combat related roles, especially front line medics have a much higher chance of developing PTSD.
Totally agree. Still know a few REMF's who have claimed to have it. Must of cut a finger while openings baked bean can.
The funniest one I heard was a guy who had claimed everything off the army over the years. Any particular ailment was the army's fault. He was a tankie in the original gulf war. Never made it into Iraq, was never in a combat situation/contact, but is now trying to claim compo for it.
Referring to them as REMF probably isn't going to help them seek the treatment that they need, and we already know that there are too many people suffering from poor mental health that are not seeking treatment.
People should feel confident in applying for either a war pension or the AFCS no matter how they became WIS. It's Veterans UK's job to then decide upon entitlement to an award. The injuries don't have to be from combat operations, it just has to be caused, or made worse by Service.
I think we should all strive to break down barriers to assistance whether it is to mental health support, compensation or any other kind of support."
I am referring to one case and one case alone. There are people who need help who can't get it and people who abuse the system.
To add to this case the person does a job that requires to demonstrate in times of stress a high level of physical fitness. Not only can he not do this as not tested he is registered disabled, gets a car on mobility and blue badge. Applied and got a war veterans flat in an extremely expensive area of London at a third cost of the rent while owning semi detached house up north which his step kids live in. To top this both himself and his wife have a combined income of £110k.
Now there are vets who were front line combat troops that need help and abusing the system.
Claiming off the army is like the all you can eat Chinese buffet. If you can speak the language you can have the lot no questions asked.
I agree with your statements. But not all is rosy out there and hence why armed forces budgets are cuts because this is not managed correctly and abused far and wide
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By (user no longer on site)
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My ex partner suffered with PTSD, silently ate away at him for 16 years, by the time he was listened to and given some help and understanding from the medical sector it was too late, he struggled on for another 3 years before taking his life. So raising a bit of awareness doesn't take much, believe me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Who's currently taking part?
For those who have yet to come across this.
People get nominated to do 22 push ups everyday for 22 days to raise awareness for PTSD.
Started on the US where is was noted that 22 war veterans commit suicide everyday from post traumatic stress disorder.
Just completed mine a couple of days ago.
Who needs motivating?
Mr L"
I'm doing it. Not on Facebook so just a personal thing for me.
3rd day today and it's killing me, but I do have a good excuse..... I'm on the road to recovery, it's just what I need right now.
I'm also trying to do half a K on the cross trainer in a minute every day.
It's a challenge right now but there are plenty of people out there in a worse position than me. |
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"Bit of a bloater then.... met a few of those in my time..."
Me too, and not all of them were REMFs.
If we've learned anything about the stresses on service personnel over the last 15 years it's that you don't have to be outside the wire worrying that your next step could be your last to be affected by time on OPs. |
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