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Hey Dutchie I'm perfectly fine with Merry Christmas and stuff like that. I mean where every word we utter is judged as to whether it fits into the 'proper' scope. Like what you might call a person of a particular race or religion. It's just common sense to me, I don't need the politically...

I agree completely. Most people can't or won't take responsibility for their own actions, especially today. People like to do that verbal dance, where they don't admit that they were wrong and won't actually say so. It's part of that pc thing that I dislike so much.

Also, there is an app for your pc that will change the light from it's blue caste to one which won't affect your trying to get to sleep. Once again, google it as I also think it's free. Having a routine, like Dutchie has, is important. Having a good or bad night can make the next day good or...

Ok, I've been down the drug route myself. It helps in the short run, but in general you need something of a more permanent non-medication type of help. I did CBT- for Insomnia and my sleep improved 100% Google it to find out more about it. I also have a thread here somewhere about my experiences...

Even more than the treatment for PTSD and other related conditions, pain, is both elusive and difficult to quantify in a general sense. One has to find what works for them as an individual. I know what helps me, but I also know that that may not be helpful for others. The one thing that I do...

When I do need to take something for pain I use Vicodin/Hydrocodone 5mg w/ Acetaminophen 325mg (tylenol). One will usually help. It would be easy to slip into a daily and increasing dosage thing, which I've avoided all these years. That doesn't mean I won't have to at some time nor do I judge...

I've suffered from chronic pain since being wounded, that's more than 46 years. In that time there have been many advances in medicine and treatments of all kinds. Someday, perhaps, they will find the 'switch' to be able to turn pain off. In the meantime it's all conjecture and debate. Probably...

Great post Doc. When you're a kid you can't possibly understand what someone like your Grandfather went through. Hindsight gives insight. At least, I believe, you're doing something to help yourself and move forward. There we're any choices back then. At least today we have some. It's always a...

One of the best and easiest ways to make coffee is the French Press method. First you have to have French Press pot. It's simple though, pot, filter plunger, measuring spoon. Put 4 to 6 tbls coffee, get a nice course ground blend, fill with boiling water. Put on top, wait 5 minutes. Push filter...

$6 for piss water coffee just to be cool is just flat out stupid. I hope I've offended someone. :ROFLMAO:

Hey ba You're doing the right things; exercise, eat right, trying to keep the meds at a minimum. It's all you can reasonably expect. I'm close to you age wise as well and do the same things. Time is the factor that's against us. No matter what we do, it will catch up to us eventually. It's OK...

You're right about one thing, they could f*ck up a wet dream. Having a rep or attorney is key today. Wish it wasn't so but it is. They know how to navigate the system and get things done. The VA relies on vets getting pissed off and frustrated and then quitting. Less for them to do or deal with...

If you're lucky enough to find one, yes they will. They're out there, a bit hard to come by, but you have to look for them. Like anything, you have to keep looking till you find the right 'fit'. Don't give up on that, it can be a huge help in healing.

Ok, perhaps another riddle to you. You won't get it till you do get it. The sunset thing is this; change your focus. you're totally engaged in problems, problems and more problems. It's a quagmire, you're stuck there. You can get out but you've got to be the one to make the changes you need...

Hey RB If you want to create a survey to ask vets here questions of any kind it's best to run that by the main Admin here, Anthony. I have to agree as well that you don't start out in a new place by posting a survey to people that don't know who you are. I can't tell you how many times I've...

Sadly, we can't change the past. Or make right what was wrong. We can, however, change the future. When you can get to the point that you and only you can truly embrace that, you'll move forward and do what's needed to help yourself get better. It's certainly no consolation to know that probably...

Hey Woodman, Just for your own info, you have to post a certain number of post before you can write links or embed vids. I'm not sure of the number. Jar And as a note, F&%kin' Civilians; can't live with them can't shoot th................em hmmmm? ONLY KIDDIN' or am I???? damn PTSD...

Hey Friday What you're experiencing in trying to express what happened is also normal for us. You have to keep chipping away at the lock and door where you've keep it all inside. It's f*cking hard and tough to do. I'd rather carry a 100lb pack, barefoot up to Casey Springs and back then to go...

Hey Friday, I've heard something like this before. Thanks for the remembrance, especially today. JarHed- just as lean, twice as mean, ALWAYS A MARINE!!

I have to say that therapy is one of the hardest things you can do. It's a worthy endeavor as you're putting the effort into yourself and getting better. The time will come in the future when you look back on this and think about the fact that you can talk about things that happened and that...

Semper Fi till I die, OORAH!!!!

Short answer, yes. Therapy is hard, very hard. You might say that the harder it seems the more progress you'll make. Even if at this point it may not seem that way. I did PE, which has similarities to CBT except I didn't write anything down I just talked about a particular experience. I like...

What always seems to crack me up is that somehow these people, VA, dav, ect, forget that we're the ones with PTSD. They either don't care or don't think or both that these are exactly the situations that put our condition into warp drive. Then they get upset, it's like give me a f*ckin' break...

Shock jocks are just that, in it to stir the pot. They don't care about anything but to promote themselves. The only time I think I'd really lose it is if someone like that said it to my face, then..............look the f*ck out! Other than that, f*ck 'em.

Good advice above. The DAV is there to help you get what is yours to have. Like anything, you have to be a bulldog even with them. If you feel like apologizing, do so or not. Either way it's what service orgs are there for. And yeah, the security is ridiculous but you're really in a VA...