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I'm seeing a therapist at the local VA clinic, but my appointment today was rescheduled by him. He wants me to be screened for PTSD and thinks I should be on disability. I am not sure how I feel about that, but I am willing to give it a try. Today I am having a pretty bad panic attack. I mean...

I pretty much explain my life story in another thread in the Introductions forum. so I won't be repeating all of that! I just wanted to get some advice, and hopefully some information because I don't know whether I suffer from anxiety/depression related to ptsd or not. I served in the US Army...

Thanks for the response. I'm not exactly sure how this forum which section I should be posting in with questions. I called the VA yesterday to see if there was someone who could evaluate me for PTSD, but nobody called back. I called them again today. I'm extremely anxious about this, like I am...

Thanks for the response! I'm not worried about the diagnosis so much as I am worried about not getting the help that I need. I don't want to waste my time or theirs. Again, it's that avoidance habit I have. It took me this long to even approach the VA for health coverage and see a therapist.

I thought I'd come here and introduce myself, and see if I can get some advice on my current situation. I'm 36, a veteran of the US. Army, and have been battling pretty debilitating depression for as long as I can remember. When I'm not depressed, I'm extremely anxious and overwhelmed with a...