Recent content by WarBreed

Thanks for the words, Ba and Raven. I think it is going to be a long time to find out if she considers the relationship salvageable. On the pros side, she has not filed for divorce and says she has thought about it, but not actively looked into it; she's talking to me on a daily basis, only...

We've all heard of the common PTSD behaviors; nightmares and violent sleep, alcoholism, sitting in the corner in public places, etc. I wanted to write this post, though, to share a completely different behavior I have recognized looking back at the years gone by. There are so many ways the beast...

Thanks, all. Ba, I have been doing a lot of reading. I was in therapy with the VA before I departed the United States again. I am headed back to the States soon, though, and intend to reconvene.

Thank you, all. I have been doing some reading on both sites. I think there are a lot of similarities in all kinds of PTSD. I didn't feel redirected or 'ran off' by the additional suggestion to take a look at the veterans' site. I think both are very helpful in gaining perspective from many PTSD...

I've been putting a lot of thought into the same thing lately. I think there are some parts of it that will never go away. They'll always be there just under the surface. I think the key is learning to live with the non-destructive parts, while recognizing and getting treatment for the...

Hello, everyone. I am new to the site. I am an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran. I have dealt with PTSD a lot over the years and have caused a great deal of damage and pain in my life. I had a huge catharsis two weeks ago after a really horrible night that resulted in my wife leaving. I came across...

Hello, everyone. I am new to MyPTSD. I am an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran. I have dealt with PTSD a lot over the years and have caused a great deal of damage and pain in my life. I had a huge catharsis two weeks ago after a really horrible night that resulted in my wife leaving. I came across...