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Wow, so long ago. I'm amazed when I think of it that I'm even here. Went over in feb. '68 during TET, what a mess. Sadly, many Americans that grew up in that era think we were and are idiots for not leaving the country or refusing to go. These same people are the ones that didn't and benefited...

Semper Fi. The wars change but the faces remain the same. You'll always have these memories, good and bad and all the feeling in between. Be happy today, you're here Brother and I'm happy about that. Jar (Ancient Junkyard Dog)

I love the comments, sad but true. I have hope for many things but not where the VA is concerned. After all the years that I've been dealing with them, their corporate mindset is so entrenched that it's just not likely to change. The one thing that I find most disturbing, personally, is that...

As is often said, 'time heals all wounds'. It's pretty much true, you don't want to and can't escape your past. But it is the past, not the present. I try to remind myself of that as it helps when, like everyone, I have intrusive thoughts. I was sure I was going to die in 'Nam, the surprise...

Hey BP I'd apply and see what happens. You have the desire and the recruiter keeps calling so go for it. All they can say is no. Then you can do something else where your desire to serve will be a help, like a vets group for instance. Jar

Hey GZ I wouldn't worry about it. Actually, I think the worry part is worse than if you're in an actual situation where fight or flight comes into it. We trained to do that which 'ordinary' people can't do because they don't have the training. I think that's all there is to it. Trust yourself...

Hey NMC It may be hard to get info about your deployment but not impossible. First try and contact those you were stationed with and see if they'll provide the evidence of what happened. If you were treated in country or even if you were treated elsewhere, they'll be records. And even if the...

Hey Louisv It's hard enough for us to get a grasp of it all, so it's understandable that even our friends and loved ones can't. Also, people deal with things in many ways, one is denial. We've all been there. The sad truth is that as much as we may want our loved ones to understand what we're...

Hey NMC Welcome to the Forums. I'll never say I know how someone else feels but we've all been in similar situations. We stumbled across this site and it helped. People understood and pointed me in the right direction. You're at the beginning of a journey to find who you are now. You've made a...

I think your desire to work with your therapist is most important. The best improvement will come from working as a 'team'. Perhaps you need to discuss the issues you have at home in more depth, it you haven't already. I don't believe that you reach a point where you're 'as good as you're going...

That is it exactly. Thank for the kind words. I'm just like you guys, just a bit older. Ok, more than a bit. Just glad to be here and kickin'. Jar

Wow, I can't believe it's been that long. I went over during TET '68, it seems like an ancient and far away time, yet I can replay it with the same clarity as when I was there. We were kids back then, killer kids. We've lived with that a long time. Those of us that can say, 'I'm still here' have...

Hey Lurch Glad to hear you had a good night's sleep. Even a fair night's sleep is a good thing. Hope it works for you in the long term. Sorry to hear about your shoulder, pain that's chronic can make everything seem worse. It's hard to find a good formula for getting a good night's sleep...

That, my friend, is the optimal thing. I think we all have a very natural tendency to resist that which we don't understand or can't easily quantify. And I agree with Sludge in that if you find it works for you go with it. Good advice. We're all alone, so to speak, to find our own way with our...

Hey Vik The group dynamic is a good one and always positive and helpful. Somehow, though, one needs to create a time each day to practice. That can be a difficult thing to do but it's a good habit to create. I don't know how often you have a group training session but you're right they help to...

Thanks ODG, I can't really say how I learned to live with it or if I really have, chronic pain I mean. It was harder at first when I realized that that was the way it was going to be. I couldn't really accept that. Sound familiar. I've always had good and bad times with it and that's the way of...

Ok, I'm a skeptic and I view anything today that's supposed to help vets and a way for someone to make money. I did watch the initial video and found it to be well edited and designed to draw you in to their treatment program. Understand, I'm not saying that this won't work. What I'm saying is...

Wishing Everyone a Happier and Healthier New Year. Hope it's better for all.

Whether you believe in gun ownership or not, and of course this isn't the only issue here, the greater issue is the fact that all groups that decide to take control of a country do one thing first; take all the guns way from the people. It's what the Nazis did, Pol Pot, ect. It's nice to see...

Touching and Bittersweet.

I think it's despicable for the military to 'kick you out' when you have PTSD and then on top of it not give you and Honorable Discharge. There are so many in Washington that need an ass kicking that my foot would probably fall off in the process. It would be worth it though.

Hey Doc, Sometimes you just have to work to pay the bills, or like you said 'to find out if you could'. As CG said, jobs aren't permanent and they're a stepping stone to better ones. I understand how difficult it can be with everything you're trying to deal with. Find something you do like that...

Welcome to the Forums. Ya' know this time of year can be especially hard. We're all supposed to be happy and stuff but most are not. Having PTSD can make it even worse. Best present, you found this place. There are good caring people here and tons of info, and you're not alone. I echo what...

There is power in social media. I love this story of how it helped a Brother in need. The best application of FB ever!

Hey Atilla Best of luck with the both the Marathon and 10K, great goals. I think that exercise truly helps our condition. Keep us posted about your training, I'd really like to know how it goes for you. Jar