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[Mike Brown]

Hey,
I found this place after looking for help. I have a service connected PTSD rating and a decent couselor at the VA. Still I'm sick and f**king tired of fighting. Every damn day is a struggle to keep my shit together. My mind is racing so fast I can't get my thoughts straight. I need to know if it gets any better, it has to, right?

 

[Jimmy1]

Welcome Mike. Yeah it does get better mate, but like anything good in life, it takes time and effort, there is no magic pill.

Speak to your doctor or psych about medication to quieten your mind then seek out therapy. The only way to really make your life manageable is to work through your traumas.

You will get there though mate.

P.S. Where did you serve and who with. It just helps us understand who we are talking to.

Jimmy

 

[JarHed]

Hey Mike

Welcome to the forums. Jimmy's advise is spot on.

And it does get better with time. Hang in there, it will happen.

JarHed

 

[Mike Brown]

Thanks guys, I've chilled out a lil bit...Well, I was wondering if I even belonged here because I never saw combat. I served for 8 years in the Coast Guard conducting search and rescue/ law enforcement...the problem with search and rescue is that 90% of the time it becomes search and recovery...not as fun...there were days where I felt like I was the grim reaper.
I'm trying to make it, cut down my drinking and a few other bad habits, getting therapy, taking meds, etc. but its rough going, and everyday is a struggle...it's hard f**king work getting through everyday while trying to give off the appearance of being a productive member of society...

I appreciate your words guys...thanks.

 

[Squaddiedave]

Welcome Mike!

 

[Anglesachse]

Welcome to our dysfunctional family Mike mucker.

 

[Zipperhead]

Morning Mike

 

[anthony]

Thanks guys, I've chilled out a lil bit...Well, I was wondering if I even belonged here because I never saw combat. I served for 8 years in the Coast Guard conducting search and rescue/ law enforcement...the problem with search and rescue is that 90% of the time it becomes search and recovery...not as fun...there were days where I felt like I was the grim reaper.

Sorry, though banned for not being a military veteran.

 

[Anglesachse]

Ohh, I missed that one.

Spot on Anthony. Sorry mike.

The sister site, is where he needs to go. Hope some one told him!

 

[JarHed]

Seemed like a nice guy. I know the Coast Guard has very tough job to do. Wasn't sure he was in the right pew so to speak.

I defer those decisions to the command level person, Anthony. Still a good Marine.

Jar

 

[Jimmy1]

Rules is Rules. I hate those ones, but you make one exception and you end up with a whole heap.