Sufferer Navy Veteran From The Usa

[SubmarineVet]

I'm Adam. I'm 27 and from the U.S.A. I've been diagnosed with PTSD for the last three years. I was on a submarine that crashed (USS SAN FRANCISCO) in 2005 as we were leaving Guam heading to Australia. I served three years in the Navy after the crash and never had a problem with PTSD until I was in a car wreck in 2009.

Immediately after the car wreck I started experiencing symptoms of PTSD. I've been hospitalized four times due to my PTSD. I've done EMDR therapy, CBT, and recently tried ECT. ECT has been effective for me, but the memory loss from the ECT almost outweigh the benefits of it.

I've tried numerous medications over the years. I've found the one thing that works best for me is simply spending time with my dog. He has done more good for me than any doctor, therapist, or medication has.

I decided to join this forum to see if there is anything or anyone out there who can help me deal with my PTSD, or maybe there is someone out there who I can help. I never would have thought in a million years that I would be diagnosed with PTSD, but that doesn't change reality. I'm dealing with it as best as I can and thats all I can do for now.

 

[BigBear]

Hi SV,

Glad you are here. A good dog is indeed man's best friend. It is important to have someone to attach to and be comforted by!

Bear

 

[thematrix]

Welcome SV. Wow do I ever hear you on the never in a million years did I think I would be diagnosed with PTSD! It sure doesnt change reality, and reality sucks sometimes, thats for sure.

Hope you're having an ok day. Welcome again.

 

[KP the nut]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

My PTSD was also triggered by a car crash. I have terrible nightmares about being trapped in various situations. My EMDR T helped me remember a couple of experiences I had about being trapped in confines spaces.

I am managing my PTSD, for most of the time.

I am pleased you found us. Take your time looking around and post as and when you are able. Feel free to PM me if you want.

(((HUGS))) if you accept them

KP

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Hi and welcome to the forum:) I have been in a few bad car accidents that were traumatic. Hope you get a lot of hope, help, support, and encouragement here. It sure has been a super plus for me. Lots of really fantastic people here. Nice to meet you.

 

[SubmarineVet]

Thanks for the welcome everyone. The car wreck wasn't that bad for me, but it did trigger my PTSD from the submarine crash. Hope everyone is having a good day!

 

[SubmarineVet]

Here are a couple of pictures of the submarine


This is what the front end of a submarine is supposed to look like:

After the crash

 

[KP the nut]

(((Adam))), well done you for being able to look at those photos. I cannot imagine how it must have been.

Keep talking, take your time looking around and post as and when you feel able.

 

[Anna]

Welcome to the forum :)