Just need to vent.

[KianKelly]

Hi, I have no friends to talk to about this shit. Nobody knows I have PTSD and I don't know how to tell them. I have friends and all, but it's just hard cuz not many non vets understand violence and all that. I am just feeling extremely guilty, it doesn't make any sense but I do. I just wish I could talk to someone. I want to kill myself so bad. Damn it's a rough night. OK that's it thanks for reading.

 

[EveHarrington]

Does it help to post here where people understand....well, at least we understand more....

It can be hard to find friends who actually “get it”...

I think that sometimes the best we can hope for is acceptance in lieu of understanding, because it’s almost impossible to fully understand unless you have ptsd, too.

My friends that understand the most have mental health struggles of their own.

I’m so sorry that you’re struggling tonight. Can you do some self care to help?

:hug:

 

[KianKelly]

Thanks for the response, I can't believe I posted that honestly. I'm doing allot better now. I'm taking good care of myself, that was just a really rough night.

 

[LuckiLee]

Hi there. D*mn. Sorry I didn't see this earlier! Glad you're feeling better. My guy is a combat veteran too. His life has been.... bumpy. He's 52 now and things are just now coming together for him. He didn't seek and follow through with help until about 6 years ago. Please. Don't wait that long! Do you have a Vet Center near you? Reach out to them. The D.A.V. through the employment office is helping my guy now with everything from resumes, interviews (he has one with Ford tomorrow), friend of the court, debt, schooling, COMPENSATION, etc. All I'm saying is don't give up. There's people out there who care and want to help. Welcome home!