Usmc Jim

[Jim L Marion]

After 30 years from suffering I was turned down for PTSD claim.

I do not interview well, I was not going to be embarrassed by some young women who was giving exam, nor was I going to talk about the problems with my war, that has haunted me for so long.

I have appealed and have been advised to be more open do not think I can.

 

[Muzikluvr]

Hi Jim,

Welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear about your dilemma. I hope you will find a way to claim your pain and stand up for your needs. Whatever feelings you're experiencing while you are being asked questions which you have avoided for 30 years need to be addressed in a safe place with a safe person or people. I wouldn't presume to know what is happening in you when you are confronted that way, but I will say that I have my own list of programming and emotions that keep me quiet. I'm sure that you will find people here who understand your dilemma, and who have first hand experience with confronting it. Opening up takes practice... posting is a great way to get used to talking about it.

You might also try posting on [DLMURL]http://combat.ptsdforum.org/[/DLMURL] and join us here in chat sometime.

Take care and good luck,
Muzik

 

[Sandra]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Sazza]

Welcome Jim,

Sorry to hear your difficulties with your claim. Its understandable that you find it hard to be open, i to struggle to be open with strangers and professionals. It takes time to develop trust and its unrealistic to expect someone who is traumatised to open up straight away. They should make allowances, can your doctor not back you up with reports over how the PTSD affects you to help with the interview. I to will have to undergo a medical interview soon for a claim and am dreading it as i to have issues with being open.

Sazza

 

[pi314159]

Welcome to the forum :)

Sorry to hear about your problem.

It may not help at all but I was wondering if writing things down would help. It's not the same, but I'm not able to talk in therapy and instead type up letters. Is that a possibility?

Best of luck with your appeal.