Understanding Ptsd

[lope]

Lope:

See your medical officer NOW! You may have suffered traumatic brain injury. Don't f*ck around soldier -- brain injuries are a serious thing that can cause horrible problems. See the doc NOW.

i did have a tbi.. and im still receiving treatment for the concussion.. but i am being pressured on all angles to get back on the horse.. and i dont know what to do... i know im f*cked up.. ive had a headache for 15 days straight now.. and im confused.. i just need help with all this shit it's stressin me out.

 

[Tim Cake]

i did have a tbi.. and im still receiving treatment for the concussion.. but i am being pressured on all angles to get back on the horse.. and i dont know what to do... i know im f*cked up.. ive had a headache for 15 days straight now.. and im confused.. i just need help with all this shit it's stressin me out.

Take this information to your medical officer and GET TREATMENT. After TBI, many secondary injuries can appear. Some of them can be fatal... Please for your and your loved ones' sake get to your combat support hospital. They may give you an MRI to see if there is any major brain trauma. Long term severe headaches are a significant warning sign of hidden troubles. Don't leave this situation to guesswork. Better safe than sorry...

 

[lope]

Take this information to your medical officer and GET TREATMENT. After TBI, many secondary injuries can appear. Some of them can be fatal... Please for your and your loved ones' sake get to your combat support hospital. They may give you an MRI to see if there is any major brain trauma. Long term severe headaches are a significant warning sign of hidden troubles. Don't leave this situation to guesswork. Better safe than sorry...

i have been at the combat support hospital.. and they seem to be the only ones not pressurring me. but it is very hard to talk to them about what is going on with me.. the whole trust thing... i freeze up and can't express myself... i know things keep getting worse with me... and i fear stayin here in theatre they are only going to continue to get worse with the added stress... but i feel like if i leave im leaving my troops behind but im taking care of myself too. i am worthese ried more about the future of my life and not bring things home to my family. so i just doint know what to do... im being pulled in 2 different directions and i am really at a loss for the situation. and they have done an mri and nothing seemed to turn any heads, which i was happy to hear.. but these constand headaches and crazy anxiety that ive never had have to stop.. and i just dont see it happening here in theatre so what do i do??

 

[Tim Cake]

Go back to the CASH and explain your symptoms to the docs. They will get you the meds you need. They will prescribe light duties for you until you are well enough to go on full duties. Your chain of command is required to respect the directives of the medical officers. Also, have a chat with you unit chaplain.

Look after yourself & good luck!

 

[lope]

Go back to the CASH and explain your symptoms to the docs. They will get you the meds you need. They will prescribe light duties for you until you are well enough to go on full duties. Your chain of command is required to respect the directives of the medical officers. Also, have a chat with you unit chaplain.

Look after yourself & good luck!

thank you... i have been going to the cass and have spoken to chaplain.. i just feel that i am a very in control person and i seem to be snapping with no control and im not sure what's going on. But i appreciate your help.. i will continue to follow up with the cass and take the necessary steps to recover..

 

[Tim Cake]

TBI and PTSD make us do very strange things. I know this is easier said than done, but "don't rag on yourself." Believe me, I've walked many miles in your shoes. Getting appropriate medical care is the "best way home."

 

[JackAndy]

I read it. Thanks.

 

[Chin Strapped]

Wow.

How I have never read this before is beyond me. I have just learnt more in 25 mins than I have in therapy over a year.

Makes complete sense.

Thank you

 

[Spock]

Very well done! Thank you very much.