General Any Advice For Me?

[dlmj1989]

I have spent 23 years in the Navy and will be contimplating retirement. Although I had military challenges the PTSD I think I have is different. I struggled through Hurricane Katrina where I lost over 90% of our existance, and had to deal with my wife talking to another guy during this time. If that is not bad enough, I am not sure what i am going to do without the military. it has been my whole life for 24 years and no interest to do anything else but have to due to shoulder surgeries and bac problems from a car accident. I take anti depresant (welbutrin) but I seem to have all the symptoms I have researched. I am completely withdrawn, no motivation or interests and when i try to sleep I have the hurricane nightmares, the wife issues and life after the Navy and I wake up three to four times a nigt

 

[TLight]

dlmj1989;
I'm a sufferer and from what you describe, it seems you do have PTSD.

I would suggest a visit to a doctor and obtaining a diagnosis.

Then treatment.....pursue it like there is no tomorrow. You do not need to suffer as you are......you are not weak for having this disorder (in fact you are courageous), .....and my wish for you is that you pursue treatment, read everything availiable on this site and others and, last but not least, keep in touch with us here.

There is a lot of good support here and I'm sorry you are feeling overwhelmed. But remember, this is a normal response to abnormal circumstances.....but it is fully treatable.

 

[ISupportHer]

Just a quick comment. As TLight commented, there is no weakness in having PTSD or any other similar condition. It takes strength to admit you need to do something to help yourself. Many, particularly men, cannot do that. You are! I wish you well in your journey.