Brandy,
Welcome to the forum. I myself am an Iraqi vet and doing the VA thing currently. Honestly, the meds suck and its a trial and error thing. They tried a few on me which made worse than before, and had some really nasty withdrawl cycles. The only thing I can say is to please be a...
Sound like fun, why the hell not?! I am sure something like that would be incredibly beneficial. At the very least it will help you relax, after the initial pain like Anthony mentioned. You WILL be soar the first few sessions, yoga sounds relaxing but it can kick your butt too! how often are...
Welcome Remnarc,
It is hard to deal with anger, Especially when you cant control it. I know from experience, there are days were I want to explode due to the stupidity/Lazziness of individials. Sometimes you have to walk away for a second and collect yourself. It is hard to not react if...
Welcome Cari,
I am sure you will be able to find the support you need here. There are many caring individuals that are more than happy to help you when ever you need advice, or just need an ear when you need to vent. Talkin is the best medicine.
DD
Welcome Lisa,
Being a student myself I know how hard concentration can be. I first noticed it in my workplace though, I initially just thought my proffesors were boring and thats why my concentration lacked.
PTSD is scary, the nightmares and paranoia are part of it. I can say that there...
Welcome Ryair,
Its is very carring of you to seek support for your husband. PTSD is not a walk in the park especally when you first begin to notice the changes in you and others reactions to them. It can me an emotionaly overwhelming time. You are dealing with the actual bagage that comes...
Welcome Norma,
Thats a tough situation. The best thing to do is listen. Dont rush him to tell you anything that he isnt ready to. He is already talking which is a very good sign. Many guys dont talk about it at all or just to other service members. Its the feeling that no one else would...
Hey Jock, I appreciate your concern. I have had a hard week, thats why I havent been on... I am working full time and going to school full time aswell which eats up 16 Hrs of my weekends (without study time), and dealing with all the other great stuff life throws my way, which also is a full...
Thanks Mouse,
I do realize that it is a war. I can deal with black humor, to be honest, most my conversations include black humor,... I think fast in emergencies, I have been around for a couple and it seems that I am the most calm and take charge, its second nature so I dont need to think...
Jock,
I appoligize for jumping in this so late. To be honest I guess I was really avoiding it. Being overseas really did change my views on alot of things, including religion. I remember our chaplin would give sunday service every sunday without a miss. I never "attended" but was always an...
Thank you all for your words of wisdom and encouragement. This is something I really have my heart set on. I am not sure if I had mentioned it but to me this is a kind of redemption for all the negativity I have seen. Almost like a way to right my wrongs.
The guys from the FDNY really do...
Welcome,
I concur with Anthony about the denial phase. I am sure that the forum will help you deal with your every day situations that you thought no one else experienced but you, we have all been through it. Everyone here is very helpful so feel free to ask for advice, vent or do whatever...
Hey guys thanks for the replies! I was wondering how PTSD has affected job performance. I am trying really hard to become a firefighter. I am in the process of becoming an EMT and going to start volunteering in an ER. Lately I have been doubting if it is possible because of how these...
Jade, the med thing is scary. I felt the same about xanax so no longer take it. That was the only thing that would help me "shut down" and go to sleep. I felt I was getting dependant and wouldnt attempt to fall asleep without it. It takes me a bit longer to get to sleep but I feel better not...
Jock,
I was a U.S Marine this time around in the sand box. It must have been a good time being the only Scotsman in the regiment. I came across a few overseas serving with the Royal Marines. Good guys they were.
space cadet
Jade,
I agree with NA. Its the mind compensating and kinda taking a rest. From the research I have done and talking to people it seems like the brain sets different priority levels to things. Those things that stress us or seem to be more "life or death" have priority over...
Everyone needs to cry once in a while. It relieves all those stored up emotions that we hold. Once you cry I think that a emotional weight is lifted of your shoulders. I was in the same boat as Anthony for a good while. I think when I finaly was able to shed a tear I sent him a message. I...