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Since being diagnosed in 2011, I have had a hard time with my PTSD. VA meds and counseling have done a lot to help control the instances, and how to identify my triggers and why they are triggers.
But how many of my brothers and sisters suffering PTSD/ "Chronic Adjustment Disorder" still get suddenly T-boned by an onset of symptoms and are unable to identify the trigger? When this happens without warning, are the calming techniques you've learned sufficient to get you through or does it have a longer lasting negative effect on you?
But how many of my brothers and sisters suffering PTSD/ "Chronic Adjustment Disorder" still get suddenly T-boned by an onset of symptoms and are unable to identify the trigger? When this happens without warning, are the calming techniques you've learned sufficient to get you through or does it have a longer lasting negative effect on you?
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Edited 10 y ago
Posted 10 y ago
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I had hesitated to post my respond ... because I don't really think I have PTSD ... maybe PTS. It do come back and hit me without reason and put me into a lost moment even driving that my wife need to "wake" me up if she noticed. It get a lot better now since I concentrated myself on my current life.
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Sound of rotor blades of a helicopter = Instant adrenaline. It's not PTSD... I think. But, always give myself a couple of minutes to "recalibrate."
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Never been in combat but I have been through many stressful evolutions while on the ship, extended General Quarters, shipboard fires, etc., and I did suffer a TBI when I was hit in the head and knocked out one morning while working the grill in the Wardroom about a Perry class frigate. I suffer severe headaches that come on for no reason and sometimes they cause me to pass out for several minutes.
Other times I just get a feeling of rage and have to walk it off or go sit somewhere quiet to cool off.
I have had MRI, CAT Scans, X-rays, had a few EEG's and the doctors said I suffered a pretty bad concussion, they asked if I ever had a concussion before because they saw some evidence of previous concussions, I told them I played hockey from when I was 5 years old until I was 17 and took a few shots to the head. All the Navy doctors said that it would be possible to suffer PTSD but it may never occur.
The VA doctor seems to think I'm just suffering migraine headaches and prescribed me Motrin and said PTSD is extremely rare in non combat veterans.
Its not a regular occurrence like I said, just happens and I have no idea what sets it off.
Other times I just get a feeling of rage and have to walk it off or go sit somewhere quiet to cool off.
I have had MRI, CAT Scans, X-rays, had a few EEG's and the doctors said I suffered a pretty bad concussion, they asked if I ever had a concussion before because they saw some evidence of previous concussions, I told them I played hockey from when I was 5 years old until I was 17 and took a few shots to the head. All the Navy doctors said that it would be possible to suffer PTSD but it may never occur.
The VA doctor seems to think I'm just suffering migraine headaches and prescribed me Motrin and said PTSD is extremely rare in non combat veterans.
Its not a regular occurrence like I said, just happens and I have no idea what sets it off.
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SGT Josheua Cooke
I get the flash rage brother. That scares me when i get over it because my regard for people becomes nearly non-existent.
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I can't say that I understand what you're feeling. I have PTSD resulting from a sexual assault by someone in my squad. I have anxiety and it tends to come from feeling like I am being trapped (mostly verbally trapped).
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SGT Josheua Cooke
That trauma is just as bad as if that "soldier" had committed fratricide. I sincerely hope you are able to get through this, and any help I can lend goes without saying.
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SGT S Sharpless
SGT Josheua Cooke -I have definitely dealt with some challenges...and after all of this I am starting to get some kind of treatment. If you need someone just to listen I am here. It's easier dealing with things when there is someone listening who understands what you're feeling.
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