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[DOC B]

Good morning! My name is Erica and I recently got out of the military after 8.5 years. I struggle with PTSD and anxiety on a daily basis and right now I would have to say I'm at my worst.. I never thought the transitions would this difficult for all the reason I never even considered. I have been navigating through the VA but I just had a C&P exam so I know its going to be awhile to get any answers. I thought I could just self medicate and treat myself but that definitely has not been working! I just hope to get on the right track soon so that this goes not consume my like its starting to. I am really glad I found this forum and I really hope I can find some people who have or are going through what I am. Thank you!

 

[Navy Spouse]

Hi Erika, Is your PTSD due to service in the military? My husband returned from Afganistan 6 weeks ago and is suffering.

 

[Zipperhead]

The sister site to this is the Combat PTSD Forum. Check it out as well. You might find some answers over there that deal with more military related issues.

I also crashed after releasing from the military. I think the transition did me in. That and the fact that I had been ignoring the symptoms for 3 years, so when I stopped, I had nothing else to focus on but me. It's scary when you look into your soal, and don't know who your looking at anymore. The DVA here is helping more than I thought they would. I hope the VA down there can do as much for you.

Al