Had PTSD Before I Joined The Army

[Scott_Fraser]

Hi Anthony, thanks for your reply. Yes it is making me feel a little unwell, and I think that it may be best to close this thread, I've had a lot of advice through it, and help as well. And like you said I need to get on with getting my head around this and sorting it out, if I ever can. But I need to deal with the most current problem and that is Combat Stress. The other thing is still there like you said. And I find that talking to other people about it who have suffered the same trauma as myself. Its funny, that there's a couple of the guys who go to Hollybush House that I've become friendly with and they have had the same early abuse that I had, but they, like me are getting the combat stress sorted out first. We always get into a wee group and just chat about it, and none of us is afraid to have a cry about it. One of the guys is an ex para, and tough as nails, but a great bloke. So we help each other as well which is a good thing.
Cheers
Scott

 

[anthony]

Thats really quite lovely Scott... its great to hear that you can discuss things in a group, more to the point, you have a group available to you for it. I used to do the same actually, still give some advice that need it within my mates, but most of them are doing ok nowadays, and we used to do the same, things often got a bit teary when we opened up about certain things.

 

[anthony]

So then... lets discuss your combat issues then shall we? Pull them apart, get it all out, and start putting some reason to things hopefully?

 

[Scott_Fraser]

Hi Anthony. Thanks, Well I'm going back into Hollybush in 2 weeks time for a week of therapy and to catch up on the goss from the other squaddies there, our humour is very black as you probably can imagine. I'm starting a series of EMDR treatment that week, plus the relaxation after it. I've only had one session of EMDR treatment, and I found it hard. So I don't know how I'll do with a series of it during the week that I'm in. Any advice on that?
Cheers
Scott

 

[anthony]

You probably don't really want my opinon on EMDR mate... its not positive, just ask Bec, as she knows all too well what happens when it goes wrong... minor to major brain damage. EMDR is effective IF performed by an experienced physician, not just someone who learnt from way down the line... its a technique that must be followed, there are interview steps prior that rely on people to be honest, which they often aren't... too many variables for my honest liking. One trauma, no issue, EMDR. More than one... me personally, not a chance.

 

[becvan]

Here Scott read this:

[DLMURL]http://www.ptsdforum.org/thread2862.html[/DLMURL]

it says it all.. you have more than one trauma.. combat plus abuse.. my advice unless it is the person Anthony suggests.. run like hell..

bec

 

[Scott_Fraser]

Hi Becs, thanks for your concern, I really appreciate this. I had one session of EMDR when I was in Hollybush House in October and I was relatively ok, I got a session of relaxation therapy after it which helped. I'm getting more intense sessions this time, the guy that does this is fully experienced and always talks me through everything before I start, and always asks if I need a break during the session.
Thanks friends this is much appreciated.
Scott:hello: