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I can only tell you what I found with my own personal self... I have deteriorated physically since coming back from Iraq. I blame it all on the stress that I have went through, as before going, I was in good health. But its important to note that I also let myself go in a lot of ways because...

"Your anger is a gift!" -Rage Against The Machine

"When PTSD is developed, a person has gone far beyond just anxiety, depression and basic associated symptoms, where they have instead moved into a realm of hell, to put it simply." ... and sometimes that makes suicide seem like a logical option I guess.

Kevin, I understand where you are coming from. I relate a lot to what you are going through mentally, even though I was never directly attacked or had to kill anyone to protect myself. I usually sleep with a pistol under my pillow or near by within easy reach 'cause I'm paranoid. There have...

"It's amazing to me that strangers can treat you more kindly than someone who's known you for years." This forum definitely epitomizes that.

And just think, the money spent so far on the Iraq war (I think $300 billion plus!!!), could have went to better health care opportunities for everyone in America. Thanks dubya:up-yours:

This is the second time I stopped by here to say something, but felt I ought to just shut my mouth. I've been on a roll today as I have been out and about. What I wanted to say earlier is that you ought to just tell the MIL to fu** off:up-yours: :up-yours: :up-yours: :up-yours: , and tell your...

Anthony, thanks a lot for the advice. I will give it an effort to follow it.

Thanks Boo-Damphir. You know, when I think about it… maybe I wouldn’t be so bad off today if I would have just went ahead and came forward with my problems. I was very ignorant though I guess. If I could have done it all over again… first, I wouldn’t volunteer for shit again. Second, I...

The first time he was elected was wrought with scandal and controversy. And the regime currently in the white house was able to scare Americans into keeping this idiot in office for a second term with the 'terrorist' excuse. Although the idiot populations seem to be coming around now, its a...

Anthony, I wrote a long ass reply, but decided to erase off of here do to 'big brother' and the increasing gov control over everyone here in America. Land of the free, my ass! Politics and the shit over there is why I avoid watching the news, I just wish I would have avoided reading the post...

Just curious, is this some sort of research project or something? I'll answer your questions though... Are there times when you can't get thoughts organized? Yes Become overwelmed? Yes Little things set you off and you can't settle down for some time? Yes Don't trust others? Yes Keep...

Nam, Purdy... ya'lls artwork is awesome! I had taken a college course, Fine Art Appreciation, and your works are definitely fine art.

I am a fan of nature myself. Just a warning though, be careful of trees that have ants or spiders running up and down them. I used to bow hunt and I would get way up in a tree to avoid being detected easily by the deer. I always came across something along the way that I didn't care to be...

I second KimG's post! An infection could spread into your blood stream and cause you to become "septic." Then you will have one hell of a dilemma, physically... and financially!

Thanks Jods for that tip and nice to meet you here; now I got a good excuse to eat jelly beans. Hey Farmer. I’ve had a 1977 Mustang w/302 (I totaled it), a 1976 Mustang Cobra w/ modded 302 (fast car… and I flipped that one several times and I wasn’t wearing a seat belt; damn I’m a...

:eek: Since I am not a physician, and your symptoms are associated with back pain, the only prudent advice I can really (legally) offer is to seek medical attention ASAP.:eek: Although I am by no means implying that this may, or may not be, related to an antidepressant, if there's one thing...

BIG REPLY Young and Angry (YA), Veiled, Anthony, Kerrie-Ann, Boo-Damphir... First, thank ya'll for your concerns and feedback. YA, they gave me an injection of something and prescribed me a new med (metformin) to take for stabilizing my blood sugar. I’m supposed to go to an appointment at...

Anthony, I totally relate to your post (above). I guess thats the connection that Veterans have. In the U.S. military, what you've described above with regard to essentially slapping somebody upside their head, is what we called a "wall-to-wall" session. I was 'in' since 1992 and by then...

Got-damnit anyhow!! If I didn't just get finished ranting, bitching and moaning about got-damn medicine... I get diagnosed with diabetes last night at the VA, and guess what... more medicine. Ahh, fu** it. :rofl:

I've been bickering and verbally mean and downright nasty with my family all week, all the while I've been nice and kind to you folks on this forum. Last night I went to the VA because all week I had been having chest pain and just wanted to see what was actually causing it... not to mention, I...

I don't have to watch it, I was part of the lies that has now hurt/killed so many, and cost our country billions in $$$. We caused a huge problem in Iraq, all the while a 7 foot Saudi runs around with a dialysis machine that we can't seem to catch... I hope daddy is so proud of his son...

Thanks Purdyamos. I don't care whether you are/were military or not. When I first was put in a psychiatric hospital (against my will), I was one of the few military there, as most patients were civilians. My traumatic experiences in the military, and your traumatic experiences (same or not)...

This is how my brain feels: :poke: a lot of times... like I am being tortured, and I CAN'T FIGHT BACK because I am imprisoned. I understand how you feel. This is a great place though... welcome.

Thank ya'll so much. Thank you Anthony for your alturism. I had only one counselor that I truly trusted to an extent. He has recently retired after 20 years of service to the Air Force. Every time I went to him, he was able to help me out with sorting my thoughts, providing me relief. He...