American Sniper

**Geiser093** · 02-26-2015, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by jimicrk

Have any of you ever heard of someone having PTSD from being in prison?

Yes, it is called PICS, Post Incarceration Syndrome.

For more info: Google PICS

Unfortunately I was a guest of the state of Pa for a while after fracturing a statute. 3/3/2015 will mark 8 years of continued sobriety for me, by the grace of God, the NA program, and the help of a great group of guys. Jail or prison can be a very difficult experience. The mental aspect of dealing with such an environment is incredibly stressful. During my stay I saw some serious violence and general craziness. I think the institutionalization of the jail routine is what starts it. If an individual has psych issues it will bring them to the surface and aggravate them to a degree that can be extreme.

The best course of action IMO is to seek a support group or counseling. After all we are all here on this forum which is a support group for scrap'ers. Need help read a few posts, ask a question, get some help, keep it moving. There is a tool for every job you just got to find someone who can get it in your hands and give a little advice on how to use it.

**bigburtchino** · 02-26-2015, 10:04 AM

Geiser093 Congradulations on your sobriety and your explaining PICS. This helps us all understand one another so thank you.

**bigburtchino** · 04-11-2015, 10:17 AM

Watched American Sniper last night, great movie and a first for me was I did it on my cell phone. The girls wanted to go shopping last night, they wanted me and my wallet to go with them, so I sat in the center of the mall and watched the movie on my phone. Worked out for all three of us and maybe I became a little more aware of benefits of a smart phone.