Recent content by Derek Des

It's just my personal belief there are times when we all compromise for one another. Spouse had a bad day at work, maybe not the best time to approach them about how they forgot to do something. Pick your battles is all I mean. No my episodes just result in horrible mood swings, inability to...

@leehalf The struggle is recognizing the pressure building up. Sometimes is can be a trigger. Which isn't a slow build up of stress. I have discovered through self examination that I am triggered by "attacks". Makes sense since all this was started by literal attacks. Mortars, rockets, and...

Appreciate those words Friday. I hear every word. Todays about dusting myself off. "When life hits you, you gotta get up and say you hit like b***h!"

Eh, It isn't so much about deal breakers is it is about her feeling secure and safe. Also, it is important she doesn't develop a form of PTSD. I realize that my behavior has been traumatic for her. So, it's a question of if can she take it and can I change before it is too late. We have been...

Junebug, That's the cruel side to these illnesses. You can be aware of these things and battle like hell to overcome them. Which I am doing, everyday. It often feels like russian roulette though. When is a trigger going to slip in? When is my guard going to drop? I am a firm believer that...

Hey guys, I'm new here. Iraq veteran. Marine Corps 5 years. 2 deployments. Struggled emotionally since my first tour in 2004. 2 failed marriages and on the verge of 3rd failed serious relationship. Recently seen the VA to seek help. However, the damage has been done in my current relationship...