Sufferer Just Looking For An Outlet

[Jeff550]

Hello all,

I've been in a combat zone for half my adult life, and never had an issue controlling the memories of the things I've witnessed (or done). But now, over ten years after my first deployment, I'm floored.

I've been hiding this from my family for months, as I don't want to burden them with something like this. I break down almost daily, somedays multiple times. I'll just excuse myself and hide in the bathroom, crying quietly while I choke back vomit, or pull into a parking lot until I can compose my emotions properly.

I don't want to talk about it really, but I just needed to get something out there, relieve a bit of pressure I suppose. If anyone has any good tricks to stop the memories from flooding back so intensely, I'm willing to try anything at this point.

Thanks for the opportunity to vent,

Jeff

 

[Mallaky]

Welcome! I wish you all the best and hope you find what you are looking for.

I believe, there is a special website made for people suffering from combat ptsd. Let me look...ah yes.

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Maybe look around there as well? Might be better suited.You are welcomed here as well. :hug:

 

[MrsBeasley86]

Welcome! I think you will find this site very helpful! It has been a life saver for me.
Just browse around. You can find so many posts that will help!

 

[Jeff550]

Welcome! I wish you all the best and hope you find what you are looking for.

I believe, there is a spec...

Thank you for the info, I'll check it out.

 

[Friday]

Welcome to the forums :)

Yep... MyCombatPTSD is a sister site to here... We have our own playground, don't always play nice, tend to play a bit rough :p It's a good place. Combat PTSD & vets only, but vets are welcome in both places. Here & There. SemperFi

 

[ReachingOutJ]

I have non-combat related PTSD, but the symptoms are similar. I send empathy and online hugs, if you accept them.

 

[ghotiff]

I don't want to talk about it really, but I just needed to get something out there, relieve a bit of pressure I suppose.

Sharing here really can help, particularly if there is no one in your 3D world you feel you can talk to.

If you want to look at other threads that might help you, consider searching for "flashback" and/or "grounding".

Welcome.

 

[intothelight]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Jeff550]

Thank you for the warm welcome, I'll check out the forums/posts you all have listed.

 

[Jeff550]

I have non-combat related PTSD, but the symptoms are similar. I send empathy and online hugs, if yo...

Accepted and sent back, thanks.