re: On Average, A Veteran Commits Suicide Every 65 Minutes

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Do you happen to recognize any pattern in terms of the vets asking for help way too late so to speak? IOW, anguish alone and try to self medicate, suppress or drink which is what most men do anyway when depressed. Too tough to admit help is needed.

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I have no medical (mental or physical) expertise whatsoever, but my impression is that many do seem to deal with substance abuse and personal/familial matters (e.g., divorce, estrangement from family members) that seem to stem from that.