What Makes You Angry Today?

[combatgoldfish]

Between all the shit happening in my life and work, my PTSD meter is topping out. Now what I'm two weeks back into college (going to school part time and working full time) my office has decided to change hours of operation. Which means I'm one of 86 people that has to change his/her schedule. I should to put in shift bid based off #'s an Attendence. Which I've missed three days in the last 3 weeks because I've been a mess.

So, I'm just waiting to get completely screwed over by work and lose my schooling. Which means I'd have to pay back the government about $800.

 

[Wagon]

Paperwork and unreturned phone calls.

 

[JarHed]

Hey Sarg

In a way I'm glad you don't need the surgery at the moment. If a stent will work, it's a lot easier to perform the procedure and less stress on you. I have a friend in my Group that has one. and so far he's doing well with it.

I won't yell at you too much here but you need to do something about the smoking. At least try. Nuff' said.

Everyday is the day we know we have, make it a good one Brother.

Jar

 

[vikingr12]

Got off the hook, Vike. He said it was "only 4.9 cm". Only, and I walking around with a time bomb inside me. Hell, I smoke three packs a day and I'm afraid to cough. Also, he did a 180 and is now talking about stints injected up the femoral. He said before he didn't like the stints.

Sorry, that was insensitive of me, when so many of you are suffering from wounds from the war and scars from the beast.

Sarg

Edit to add: Thanks, Vike. Nice to know I've got someone close that's willing to "come arunning".

It ain't over, Sarge. Once the artery is invaded while you smoke, plaque will still gather there. You have a good doc when he says he does not like stints. But my little sister had an aneurysm in her brain and we almost lost her. It was real ugly. She is doing well with a valve that controls the pressure. But she went back to smoking so who knows? She is my example of a real trooper. She took a lot of pain and agony. She has her own house now and almost has a decent life, except the loneliness and lack of memory. I call her every single day.
Not pestering and this is the last word I'll say about smoking. I know it's hard but I (and you) gave up drinking for some reason. I have fewer episodes, more energy for a long day, and just overall feel lots better, even though I did not drink that much. I can thank you for the encouragement. It was really easy when I saw the consequences.

 

[Sarg]

Hey, my Pall Malls are a permanent part of my body. It's even in my will that the guys leave a pack at my final resting place.

I thank you guys for the concern. It's a manifestation of my anxiety. If I can get my anxiety down, I smoke less. I can get involved in something out in the garage, or my guitar and I don't smoke as much. I have tried smoking clinics and the chewing gum but they didn't work.

Sarg

 

[docboob#49]

Welcome to the club. It's a big one. No dress rules. Northern Ireland, Bosnia, 'Nam, Iraq, Aden, Cyprus, Afghan, Africa, Borneo, Falklands, East Timor, Columbia, Angola.

And I bet you sit with your back to the wall in a restaurant. And check every car on the street. And don't stand under street-lights. And hate spin-dryers and chain-saws.

And see threats everywhere. Understood. You will re-learn but you have to learn how. Like Jimmy said, it's all to do with adjustment, and that's up to you. I reckon you can do it.

You can always do what I did-stay in combat. I became a counselor on a male forensic/behavior management unit. Forensic means that I got the patients who had been found "Not guilty by reason of insanity" of a violent crime, found incompetent to stand trial, or those who were too out of control for the other wards to handle. In the environment I worked in, hyper-vigilance was a good thing.
I guess I know why my PTSD never got really bad until I was diagnosed with MS and couldn't physically handle the job anymore and had to go on disability. No more combat for me.

 

[reddevil1111]

Hi there Bob.... Could you do the forum a favor and pop over to introductions and put up some info ? We like all new members that decide to post and get involved (a good thing ) to do an intro. Nothing to detailed is needed...just what country you served with, unit, job.. where you served and saw combat. Its not just to insure your a combat PTSD sufferer it also helps everyone to know you a bit and relate to your experiences as well. We have men and women from all over the world in here and we are a pretty tight family.
Thanks man.
Oh and welcome to the forum. Its the best place for info and good people with combat PTSD on the web. you hit gold!

 

[combatgoldfish]

I had to go to the VA this morning for a medication that I'm taking that doesn't actually f*cking fix anything but keeps me from having prostate issues. I'm 32 years old. How the f*ck I'm I having issues like this already?!

I swear half the people I come into contact with at the VA aren't even born in America and I'm not even sure they understand what I'm saying most of the time.

 

[OldDoorGunner]

I had to go to the VA this morning for a medication that I'm taking that doesn't actually f*cking fix anything but keeps me from having prostate issues. I'm 32 years old. How the f*ck I'm I having issues like this already?!

I swear half the people I come into contact with at the VA aren't even born in America and I'm not even sure they understand what I'm saying most of the time.

Sorry I don't have an answer for you as to the why. However I started Chronic Prostatitis at age 27. Damn thing backed up into my right nut, swelled up like a f*cking golf ball. Could not walk, sit or lay down, felt like my nut was in a vice....I have been thinking mine came from Agent Orange, but don't know for sure. I have been dealing with it 1-2 times a year ever since....If you like, PM me, I will share some things I have learned that may help if you are dealing with Prostatitis...

J R

 

[Sarg]

Documented service connection for prostate cancer. Gentlemen, I can't say it enough get your PSA checked, often. I've got a salt-of-the-earth Brother that's dying of it right now from it.

Sarg

 

[BaMuoiBa]

Documented service connection for prostate cancer. Gentlemen, I can't say it enough get your PSA checked, often. I've got a salt-of-the-earth Brother that's dying of it right now from it.

Sarg

Echo that Sarg, radical prostatectomy 2001, been blowing 0.0 since on my PSA. Thank you God!

AO SUCKS!

Ba

 

[Wagon]

People not calling back. That pisses me off.