Let's Not Sleep on It

I am a combat veteran that has been diagnosed with PTSD. It sounds strange to suggest sleep depravation is a treatment option. One of the indicators of someone suffering PTSD is lack of sleep. I sleep approximately 2 hours at a time before waking and checking on my house and kids, then back down for about two more hours. I have experienced several traumatic events resulting in the loss of life and at times almost my own. For weeks after these events sleep was seldom possible. So according to the study I should be more immune to PTSD. I would like to see this issue addressed; lack of sleep in a combat zone still results in PTSD.

Scott McElroy of GA 7:33PM February 20, 2011