Sufferer Hi All, Combat Ptsd Afghan.

[Lee C]

Hi, I was diagnosed with PTSD and mixed bi-polar after hiding it since I was shot with an RPG in Afghan in 2007.

Like many people I thought I could handle these feelings but after hitting the booze hard (I am now t total as I don't trust myself drunk) and trying to sort it myself I sought medical help.

I have had numerous CPN's, tried CBT and EMDR(neither worked) and now see a shrink once a week. I have been on numerous medications to control the madness during the day and even more to get me to sleep at night time.

A couple of months ago I had 6 sessions of ECT which didn't improve anything IMHO apart from my short term memory is now shocking, I forget sometimes why I entered into a conversation and have terrible shakes.

I am still serving but I am in the recovery system.

I have read a few threads and its like reading my own mind. I look forward to chatting with you all in the near future.
lee

 

[melody]

Welcome to the forum Lee C!

I have read a few threads and its like reading my own mind.

This is one of the reasons I feel so comfortable here! It's the one place where I feel normal and that people actually "get me."

 

[J'aime]

Welcome, Lee! I know what you mean about reading threads that you can relate to. That's why this forum is so beneficial to the healing process...realizing you're FAR from alone! God bless!

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome to the forum! :)

I also have PTSD and Bipolar disorder.

Take care of yourself and your not alone.

 

[J'aime]

Lee, if you're ever feeling crazy, and need someone who's "out there" to vent to, message me. I have ptsd, and dissociative personality disorder, plus o.c.d ...I'm a mental freak of nature, but hey I love myself anyway and am here to help! That goes for any of you needing to vent to someone who won't ever judge you!! :) hugs to all. p.s. I took my medication finally today, so I'm feeling very lovey haha. Who said benzos are bad things... ;)

 

[ClairBear226]

Welcome, Lee. Have you been over to the Combat PTSD forum yet? If not, you should definitely go over there and introduce yourself too. I bet there will be posts there that strike a cord as well. (((HUGS))), and glad to have you aboard.