Posted on Jul 10, 2017
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety?
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Does it affect your every-day life? Your relationships? Your career? Have you found strategies that help you cope?
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Yes, but I routinely seek help by talking to the First Sergeant or supervisor. Sometimes, I'll get off post counseling for awhile when I need it. I struggled with PTS for years until I reached a breaking point. I finally realized how I was tearing my family apart. I needed to be a better father for my kids and husband for my wife; they deserve it. So, I sought mental health on base and didn't give a crap about any potential stigma. Turns out there really wasn't any. That was years ago and I haven't looked back since. If you need help, please go get it; your life could be at stake!
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MSgt Jason McClish
SN Vivien Roman-Hampton I had to do what I had to do. Leadership didn't seem to either notice the signs or care, so I went untreated for longer than I'm proud of.
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MSgt Jason McClish
No problem First Sergeant. My mistakes don't have to be others' mistakes. Even if I can influence one person, that's something!
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I have ptsd, anxiety, depression and panic disorder. I am a veteran. It all is so overwhelming. I dunno what to do sometimes.
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SN Vivien Roman-Hampton
SrA Sheri Wooldridge Have you been able to find any assistance with the VA or a civilian provider?
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I suffer from chronic depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I receive treatment through the VA, both Psychiatric and Mental Health Therapy. I tried civilian services a couple of times, but I just never got someone that understood the military mindset, and the issues that go with it.
I've found that the VA folks that I've worked with, for the most part, to be understanding and compassionate. They are very competent and definitely know what they are doing. You might want to give them a try. Just one man's experience.
I've found that the VA folks that I've worked with, for the most part, to be understanding and compassionate. They are very competent and definitely know what they are doing. You might want to give them a try. Just one man's experience.
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This is something the military simply has to do better at. I understand why they won't. The cost. It is cheaper to recruit more bodies.
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SN Vivien Roman-Hampton
LTC Peter Hartman I hear you, things are not changing fast enough in that area.
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