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A lot of people don't understand the difference between adjustment disorder and traumatic stress reaction. Just after a traumatic event, it's normal to have PTSD- like symptoms. They go away as the person processes what happened. Therapists are not supposed to diagnose PTSD until at least six...

I wish I had an answer for you. I know there are homeless programs through various agencies. Sadly, the VA programs are underfunded so there's always a wait. Community programs may have a shorter list but not usually. A lot of the vets I know couch surf and/or homeless shelter. It sucks...

DBT provides skills. It does not touch the underlying trauma. It is an excellent program to learn skills you need to manage everyday life and actually address the underlying trauma at some point.m

CYA at its finest. That isn't supposed to happen. They were supposed to help you find a program to stabilize, then residential program for treatment. But, it needs interface with the VA

When you have felt sucidal for days, the national suicide hotline tells you to "sleep it off" and you decide to go running. At two in the morning. And of course, you wear your bright yellow PT belt because you don't want to get hit by a car. A mile later, you realize what you did and are...

@GrayOwl Thanks. I hope I can find something, sometime. I love what you are doing. It so needs done. Part of what caused my PTSD to get worse was when my new supervisor and HR really started harassing me over my injury. I figured out that being in a situation where people in power were...

I hope I can get to the point of seeing my career as "on hold." My last month at work, I had a panick attack within five minutes of walking in the office. Then I took a lorazepam to start the workday and hopefully make it through. I wasnt productive the first hour of my work day. You know...

Anyone else lose a career because of PTSD? I had to resign and retire from my career because of PTSD issues. It sucks

@redstone It's strange. I know the skills. I can't get there myself. but, I've also forgotten a lot of my skills and knowledge with the injury. Even when I knew, walking away was one of the hardest things I've ever done.

@redstone Not always. I tried to return to work for three after my brain injury. I had a supportive supervisor who had me mostly doing administrative duties that I could take at my own pace. my contact with clients was limited and I still couldn't handle it. My PTSD from a totally different...

Hi. Jump in with questions/ comments. Every one of us with PTSD is different. We all experience it differently. You'll get a lot of views.

@Cashew How I think now after the brain injury has been one of the most frustrating changes. That and communication, especially speaking. I do much, much better writing. I have time to think and it uses a different part of the brain. Linear thinking is one of the changes. Thanks for making...

@Naive_Pixie Everyone needs to find what works,for them. Nature and activity definitely makes it easier for me to ground also. Anyway you can build some quiet time into your day? Maybe that can help a little.

@Naive_Pixie Balance is something we work for and comes over time. We never really be there fully: it's ongoing. I like mindfulness. It slows me down and helps me get in the moment. Nature also works for that. You can walk a different path than your childhood. Notice what is and do...

I found better luck for good treatment at a Vet Center. They only work with combat PTSD or MST. The case load is much smaller. The VA seems to be moving the direction of 12 week long programs like Cognitive Process or Prolonged Exposure. They don't work for everyone. PE is about writing and...

Sometimes differences in the room are distracting until I see it enough in the session that I get used to it. I like familiar. It makes me feel safer.

My anger tends to turn inside. Depression. Anxiety. But, I also explore verbally. I am worried about hurting myself more than others. It makes me feel strong and safer if I am angry rather than when I'm anxious.

Good point. I was seeing it more linear that that. :)

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@trying2movefwd It's had to get through that darkness. What helps me are pictures of people who I love or need me, my animals, favorite places. Basically anything that helps me make a positive connection to life.

It's similar over here in terms of people actually being convicted of anything. In the military, it's vastly under reported. And there's a less than 5% chance of any time done in confinement. Or an actual guilty finding of rape. Too many times, it's a reduction of rank. Maybe OTH discharge...

I really hate the Marines. When I think about it, all I have is a sense of shame, betrayal, anger, and guilt. I had the Marine Hymn stuck in my head today. "First to fight for right..." Bullshit. "And to keep our honor clean".... Unless it's a WM and sexual assault, there's right and...