Tired Of Being Angry

[Ned]

Don't make me reach for my cheiroballistra!

 

[Anglesachse]

Like your would be young enough to move it

I was thinking more Chariot you old git :ROFLMAO:

 

[Ned]

On the subject of chariots, MP, we've successfully driven yours into the ditch. This happens a lot, (we're good at it), don't be put off.
Here, have the keys back...................

 

[reddevil1111]

No no I like the change. Lets us discuss more weapons. Ned do that thing with the sword. You know that thing you do...

 

[Anglesachse]

I think he may need to remove it from some ones arse first, or was that his foot? I can never remember

 

[Ned]

They don't like it up' em.

 

[reddevil1111]

nothing a band aid cant fix.
Reminds me of the black knight from monty. Come back you coward! I can fight with my teeth!

 

[Anglesachse]

Who the Fuzzy Wuzzies

 

[Ned]

Sigh.......MP I think you better issue a ticket............

 

[Spock]

Welcome MP. Sorry you have the beast but glad you've figured it out and are seeking treatment. First priority is to document everything while you're still in. You need to keep learning, this is a good place to ask questions. Try to know as much or more than your docs. Manage how your medical file is built to what you know not just what some MD writes. Seek as many referrals to other specialists as you can handle but get it on record.

Collect your existing paperwork and keep it somewhere safe. Get your hands on anything you don't have to support your combat injuries, such as medevac records, reports for a specific incident in the field if you have nothing. Get used to referring to your behavioral health issues as "combat injuries" because they are. Eventually you'll need to assess if it is healthy for you to stay in...don't let them push you out without considering a med board. Make sure your hooked up with your service wounded warrior program. Also, you might lean on group therapy more with fellow battle buddies like you more than individual therapy. Look for a good group.

If you start moving to get out than use the final time wisely to prepare, don't let them rush you. The service wounded warrior program or even WWP can get you an internships or training to help transition.

Stay safe, stay strong...

 

[Lurch]

MP you truely are not alone. It took me three year from my last deployment to finally admit I need medical help (therapy). It takes time to come to the understanding that you have the beast and you want to understand it. I don't think I will ever control it or it will ever go away. I wanted to understand it. Thus I am here.

My suggestion in find a therapist (at least it worked for me and I hate mental health) is determine who you talk to the best or are most comfortable talking with. To me this was someone who at least had been deployed, a female (to me easier to express emotions to) and they had to be a certain rank (I'm still AD). Develop your list with the help of you girlfriend and then go seek the therapist out. It is easier to talk with someone who you relate to then a total stranger. I did alot of "Googlign" of my final selection to understand their background so I could be comfortable with them. Good luck.

 

[reddevil1111]

I went the opposite Lurch. I picked someone who had no military background at all. Older female. I have had 8 therapists so far but I opened up with her. I found comfort that she had no judgments or military past to pass judgments down on me.

I guess whatever fits and makes you feel good is what matters.

One of my therapists was a total hottie. I had such a hard time with that one. All I could do was think of sex with her and I never really was able to feel comfortable. But it sure was nice to see her for an hour two times a week. Sigh. I miss her. lol