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What Color is PTSD?
What color is PTSD. The American Legion uses the red poppy, the Vietnam Vets pick the "orange blossom" from agent orange fame.
What color is PTSD? What flower/poppy can we use to take to events and pass the message to think of those with invisible wounds, buy wounds that reach up in the middle of the night to strike and threaten again, as if the war never ended?
what color . . .
What color is PTSD? What flower/poppy can we use to take to events and pass the message to think of those with invisible wounds, buy wounds that reach up in the middle of the night to strike and threaten again, as if the war never ended?
what color . . .
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Permalink Reply by JOHN LEWANDOWSKI on -
Lets get this started so if and when we can get a DRYHOOCH Flower put together we will have the color decided on.
I like DRYHOOCH COFFEE S*** BROWN or CRAPPY BROWN. It describes the true feeling of how our Veterans feel. Also how about HOOCH BLUE. Also describing feelings. Or how about DARKNESS BLACK. It seems when darkness falls the feeling for and about their lives changes more than any other time of day or night. And then there is Sunrise Bright yellow for the glow of a new day that our lives can change for the better. John L
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Permalink Reply by Lesley Harrington on -
John, I don't think Dryhootch should focus on the depression and anger I'm reading in your post, but rather the sunrise you mention at the end! I know there is suffering out there, but I am excited by the hope and comfort that Dryhootch will provide! Let's keep all the associated symbolism and outreach focused on your aforementioned sunrise. I have a wonderful fragrant rose in my garden called "Veteran's Honor". It is the most beautiful shade of red and is a strong, noble plant. Every time I look at it, I am reminded of generations of sacrifice for my freedom. The red represents honor, the blood of the soldier and the love of country. To me, it is a complete statement! There are some gorgeous roses out there which are the colors of the sunrise. They are beautiful blends of yellows and pink tones like the morning skies. Maybe a grower could be persuaded to name a rose for Dryhootch and what it represents. Keep the faith, my friend!
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Permalink Reply by CHERYL ADAMS on -
Well, blues & greens are known to have a calming affect on the mind & you could throw in some of the meaningful colors as accents - don't we want to lead our people away from the PTSD not immerse them in it?
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Permalink Reply by JOHN LEWANDOWSKI on
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Lesley, Points well taken, that is why we are putting this out for discusion. The sunrise thought should be the way to go. I hope more people help on this discusion. We also need to find a producer of the poppy/flower so that we can use them in our effort to raise funds. John
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Permalink Reply by John Borkowitz on
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I have thought about this for a period of time, have worked with colors for over forty years in my profession and may or may not have come to some conclusion.
I think the color that would most describe PTSD would be a light violet or purple. It is a color that goes from light to dark.
Like the dawning of a new day. it can go from a near black at its darkest to a white as its lightest.
Does anyone remember the bleach your mother used to use called "Boy Blue'? It made the whites appear whiter. Same thing with color or to be more specific, the color purple in certain shades. Since PTSD starts with a "P" there could be a connection.
Another connection could be that there are both red and blue poppies which combined make purple. And if the blue is taken out of the purple and yellow is added to a lighter red you get orange.
That is my theory on color. I think a small pin or even a ribbon with the letters PTSD may be better since some people are getting tired of the poppies and all the colors being sold to them almost year round. We do not want to hurt the sales of other veteran groups by yet another flower, but there is a need for more attention to this matter. If I can think of others I will add to my comments.
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Permalink Reply by Roxanne Young on
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I'm not a veteran but I am a victim of PTSD. And as soon as I read the question about colors and flowers, I immediately thought of purple. I can't fully explain why because I don't fully understand why the color has such a positive impact on me. Over the most recent years as I have begun to deal with my PTSD, I've been so drawn to purple and all of it's various shades. As I was going thru my divorce last year, someone pointed out to me that most of my clothes and my walls and possessions are some shade of purple. I just know that the colors are so drawing and comforting to me. Sometimes I will see the colors somewhere, or in something and I will feel happy, calm and sometimes even weepy with a peace of mind. I don't understand it, I just know what it does for me and perhaps for some of you. I hope so...
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Permalink Reply by jose' f.dehoyos on -
That's a good idea!I was thinking of that very same color.I'm pleased to know that dryhootch is offering something like this to many of us vets.I was in the U.S.Marines ,from 1975 to 1981.I wasn't in any war ;yet I was close enough to the dmz in Korea to know what it felt to be shot at and know that it was very dangerous at times.In my own opinion the color purple would be an ideal color because it also stands for valor.It is a strong color that seems at home with whatever you put next to it.I remember when I got out of the service,there wasn't a whole lot of options for me except that I knew that I had to do something with my life.In 2005,I was diagnosed with PTSD.I had no idea that I had it,I thought that only those who were on the lines and in the midst of it all,were the ones who only got it.Since that time I've done many things to improve my life and it started with someone listening to what I had to say.The color purple stands strong in the garden that I created and it doesn't lose it's integrity.I could go on and on,but I won't bore anyone else,just remember that ;those of us that have PTSD,it starts with having someone who will listen and who will also keep it real with us,by always telling us what we really need to hear,not what we think we want to hear.So ! yeah.Purple it is.
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Permalink Reply by Lesley Harrington on
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John B., your idea of a pin might be a good idea as well, but I'm not sure it would have the "sticking power" of a live plant in the garden. If we could engage a major grower, such as Jackson and Perkins, PTSD will recieve national attention. As for the pins, we would need something very different to really be effective. How many folks do you know who are still wearing their flag lapel pins they hurried to buy after 9/11? I have a flag pin made from safety pins and red, white and blue beads. A high school choir in a nearby town made them to raise funds for the NYFD families. I still wear it, and every time I do, it gets attention and gives me a brief moment to share its signifigance. I think people notice it because it is different and it is articulated...that movement catches folk's attention. They sold the pins for $3, and demand for them far outstripped their ability to make them! While the passion might not run as high for Dryhootch, I certainly think something like this might generate a sustained interest in our efforts! It might also give some vets, whose physical limitations limit their participation in such groups, the opportunity to make a very real contribution by helping to make the pins......Something to think about!
John Borkowitz said:I have thought about this for a period of time, have worked with colors for over forty years in my profession and may or may not have come to some conclusion.
I think the color that would most describe PTSD would be a light violet or purple. It is a color that goes from light to dark.
Like the dawning of a new day. it can go from a near black at its darkest to a white as its lightest.
Does anyone remember the bleach your mother used to use called "Boy Blue'? It made the whites appear whiter. Same thing with color or to be more specific, the color purple in certain shades. Since PTSD starts with a "P" there could be a connection.
Another connection could be that there are both red and blue poppies which combined make purple. And if the blue is taken out of the purple and yellow is added to a lighter red you get orange.
That is my theory on color. I think a small pin or even a ribbon with the letters PTSD may be better since some people are getting tired of the poppies and all the colors being sold to them almost year round. We do not want to hurt the sales of other veteran groups by yet another flower, but there is a need for more attention to this matter. If I can think of others I will add to my comments.
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Permalink Reply by Lesley Harrington on
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It's me again! Has anyone given any consideration to selling those rubber "cause" bracelets to raise funds for Dryhootch? Remember Lance Armstrong and his "Livestrong" bracelets? I have seen pink ones for breast cancer awareness and others. Even kids love these and it gives them the chance to be a part of something outside themselves. A big plus....when you see them everywhere, you automatically think of the associated organization or cause they are representing!
Lesley Harrington said:John B., your idea of a pin might be a good idea as well, but I'm not sure it would have the "sticking power" of a live plant in the garden. If we could engage a major grower, such as Jackson and Perkins, PTSD will recieve national attention. As for the pins, we would need something very different to really be effective. How many folks do you know who are still wearing their flag lapel pins they hurried to buy after 9/11? I have a flag pin made from safety pins and red, white and blue beads. A high school choir in a nearby town made them to raise funds for the NYFD families. I still wear it, and every time I do, it gets attention and gives me a brief moment to share its signifigance. I think people notice it because it is different and it is articulated...that movement catches folk's attention. They sold the pins for $3, and demand for them far outstripped their ability to make them! While the passion might not run as high for Dryhootch, I certainly think something like this might generate a sustained interest in our efforts! It might also give some vets, whose physical limitations limit their participation in such groups, the opportunity to make a very real contribution by helping to make the pins......Something to think about!
John Borkowitz said:I have thought about this for a period of time, have worked with colors for over forty years in my profession and may or may not have come to some conclusion.
I think the color that would most describe PTSD would be a light violet or purple. It is a color that goes from light to dark.
Like the dawning of a new day. it can go from a near black at its darkest to a white as its lightest.
Does anyone remember the bleach your mother used to use called "Boy Blue'? It made the whites appear whiter. Same thing with color or to be more specific, the color purple in certain shades. Since PTSD starts with a "P" there could be a connection.
Another connection could be that there are both red and blue poppies which combined make purple. And if the blue is taken out of the purple and yellow is added to a lighter red you get orange.
That is my theory on color. I think a small pin or even a ribbon with the letters PTSD may be better since some people are getting tired of the poppies and all the colors being sold to them almost year round. We do not want to hurt the sales of other veteran groups by yet another flower, but there is a need for more attention to this matter. If I can think of others I will add to my comments.
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Permalink Reply by W. Mike Smith on -
What color? It is blue...
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Permalink Reply by Nancy Aycock on -
purple or blue
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Permalink Reply by Terry W Stults on
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I would suggest hunter green. We were all hunting for something when we enlisted, when we served, and now that we are home, combat or no. We all served. As stated, green has a calming effect, something needed, or dare I say, hunted for.
Terry W Stults
Medic
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