A SOLDIER WITH PTSD FELL IN A HOLE and couldn’t get out.

A Senior NCO walked by the hole and the Soldier called out for help. The NCO yelled at the Soldier, "suck it up dig deep & drive on," then threw him a shovel. The Soldier could not suck it up and drive on, and dug the hole deeper.

A Senior Officer walked by the hole and the Soldier called out for help. The Officer said, "use the tools your Senior NCO has given you," then threw him a bucket. The Soldier already tried using the tools his Senior NCO gave him and it wasn't working, so he dug the hole deeper and filled the bucket.

A psychiatrist walked by the hole and the Soldier yelled, “Help! I can’t get out!” The psychiatrist gave him some drugs and said, “Take this. It will relieve the pain.” The Soldier said thanks and took the pills. When the pills ran out, he was still in the hole.

A psychologist walked by the hole and heard the Soldier's cries for help. He stopped and asked, ” How did you get there? Were you born there? Did your parents put you there? Tell me about yourself, it will alleviate your sense of loneliness.” So the Soldier talked with him for an hour, then the psychologist had to leave, but he said he’d be back next week. The Soldier thanked him, but he was still in the hole.

A priest walked by, and the Soldier called for help. The priest gave him a Bible and said, “I’ll say a prayer for you.” He got down on his knees and prayed for the Soldier, then he left. The Soldier was very grateful, and read the Bible. He was still stuck in the hole.

Another Soldier with PTSD happened to be passing by. The Soldier in the hole cried out, “Hey, help me please. I’m stuck in this hole and I don't know how to get out!” Right away his brother jumped down in the hole with him. The Soldier said, “What are you doing? Now we’re both stuck here!!” His brother replies with “Calm down. It’s okay. I’ve been here before. I know how to get out, just follow me."

~Author Unknown