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Upload this link. It's an app called PTSD coach. I use it regularly. It will help you understand why you are feeling the way you do, and what steps you can take to help. It's from the VA system. At least, give it a shot. It may be what you're looking for. http://www.ptsd.va.gov
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I do have that as a burden. It was part of my cost for service to my country. I'll bear that cost, and work daily to improve my mental outlook, and develop techniques that work for me to prevent complications from interacting with others. Still sensitive to sound, sleep poorly, and sleep so lightly I swear I can hear an ant crawl across my patio three rooms away. Part of my plan to resolve the great dislike for what I describe as "extra noise" is finding a place set back from the road, on a road rarely traveled. Not a fan of crowds and prople in general. The quiet of a remote place sounds pretty good to me.
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PO1 Aaron Baltosser, Have you ever noticed or realized your head is raised a little and is not on your pillow while trying to go to sleep? I still do that. When I think about why my neck is hurting, I realize my head is not on my pillow.
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PO1 Aaron Baltosser
My sleep issues come from my last duty in Iraq on a year long deployment with a 10 man MITT team partnered with 3rd Iraq Brigade. I was the only medical support the Iraqi troop had so anytime the call came over the handheld radio for my number, I had to respond instantly. To delay could cost a man his life. You learn to sleep light then. It's not a very restful sleep, and very difficult to unlearn. My last deployment ended almost 10 years ago. I still sleep the same.
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Received great and successful PTSD treatment at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. Waited too long (42 years) to get help
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It's never too late LTC Wayne Dandridge. I waited 35 years, but I went and got help. That's all that matters. Congratulations.
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A1C Melissa Jackson
I do have PTSD, and it is severe.
I have other health problems, but this one by far is the worst. I have been TRYING to get it to "go away" for decades. I was raised in such a way as to believe that if you are not succeeding it is because you need to apply more EFFORT. This created guilt and FED my PTSD.
I still wish it would GO AWAY.
I have other health problems, but this one by far is the worst. I have been TRYING to get it to "go away" for decades. I was raised in such a way as to believe that if you are not succeeding it is because you need to apply more EFFORT. This created guilt and FED my PTSD.
I still wish it would GO AWAY.
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My issue with the VA is that the majority of the folks there claiming to help us have no experience in what we have done or combat for that matter. When you are automatically diagnosed (not me), without regard to any input from yourself, by somebody that has only read about combat and PTSD they are guessing without any practical experience. This applies to everything else in life also, so don't think that I am trying to deflect. Would you hire somebody without experience, if you owned a business, versus somebody that had experience? The question that KILLS me every time I think of our current administration.
With no practical experience I find it difficult for anybody to have an "understanding" of what we have gone through overseas in the cat boxes, and how to do a job.
Just my two cents worth.
With no practical experience I find it difficult for anybody to have an "understanding" of what we have gone through overseas in the cat boxes, and how to do a job.
Just my two cents worth.
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Yes I too suffer from PTSD. Unfortunately I didn't know about PTSD until the early part of 2003. A friend finally was able to talk some sense in me and I then went to the VA and got the help I needed, but also the help my family needed. I didn't realize how much pain and suffering I was causing my own family before I got the help I needed. I encourage all veterans, especially Vietnam veterans, to get the help they need.
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SP5 William Glass, I was two years ahead of you. It took a mental breakdown at work before I finally got help. After I was treated, my wife told me things I did and said. I'm lucky she hung in there. That's great you finally got some help.
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If you're interested in looking at the PTSD Coach, click on this link and download the app.
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/materials/apps/PTSDCoach.asp
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/materials/apps/PTSDCoach.asp
Mobile App: PTSD Coach - PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Information on a new app to help you cope with the symptoms related to PTSD that often occur following trauma.
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Colonel Burroughs Sponsor a Vet Webinar Invitation
Colonel (Ret) Mikel Burroughs inviting individuals to attend the Sponsor a Vet Life Webinar
SGT (Join to see) Very awesome - thanks for sharing. If after going through this you want to reach out for more support please check out this video and message below:
https://youtu.be/ayNgLADDRA0
RP Members there will be a Webinar Thursday, March 17, at 7:00 PM EST for all those veterans interested in joining Sponsor a Vet Life that suffer from PTSD, TBI, MST, and that are severely disabled (or) for individuals that would like to Volunteer to help other veterans in this very important endeavor.
Here is the link to register for Thursday's webinar: http://www.sponsoravet.life/#!webinar-/dxphe
1. PRIMARY Goal – help STOP Suicides - We are reaching out to veterans or active duty service members with PTSD, TBI, MST or that are severely disabled that want to join the Sponsor a Vet Life Program. This program is not tied to the VA, nor will it affect your current benefits. You can also come in anonymously if you like!
2. We are looking for veterans, spouses, or caregivers that have senior level experience (minimum of 5 to 6 years) that would like to volunteer their services in a number of areas: Human Resources, Bookkeeping, IT Managers, Project Management, Operations Management, Marketing Management, and Administrative Assistants that can commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week working online to support Sponsor a Vet Life.
Send your resumes to: [login to see]
If March 17th, Thursday doesn't work for you, there are Thursday night webinars going all the way through April 2016 that you can attend. Just go to the link and register.
You will need to be on a laptop or computer and can attend the webinar form the comfort of your own home. There is no obligation on your part, but to just watch and learn. You can ask questions and provide feedback. I hope you will join us Thursday!
Please take a look at the Newsletter explaining the services that we are building in the Virtual World for Veterans, active duty service members, and their families:
https://www.smore.com/x19ep
THIS IS NOT A GAME!
RP Contacts can you respond and pass this information on to at least (20) of your connections please:
https://youtu.be/ayNgLADDRA0
RP Members there will be a Webinar Thursday, March 17, at 7:00 PM EST for all those veterans interested in joining Sponsor a Vet Life that suffer from PTSD, TBI, MST, and that are severely disabled (or) for individuals that would like to Volunteer to help other veterans in this very important endeavor.
Here is the link to register for Thursday's webinar: http://www.sponsoravet.life/#!webinar-/dxphe
1. PRIMARY Goal – help STOP Suicides - We are reaching out to veterans or active duty service members with PTSD, TBI, MST or that are severely disabled that want to join the Sponsor a Vet Life Program. This program is not tied to the VA, nor will it affect your current benefits. You can also come in anonymously if you like!
2. We are looking for veterans, spouses, or caregivers that have senior level experience (minimum of 5 to 6 years) that would like to volunteer their services in a number of areas: Human Resources, Bookkeeping, IT Managers, Project Management, Operations Management, Marketing Management, and Administrative Assistants that can commit to a minimum of 10 hours a week working online to support Sponsor a Vet Life.
Send your resumes to: [login to see]
If March 17th, Thursday doesn't work for you, there are Thursday night webinars going all the way through April 2016 that you can attend. Just go to the link and register.
You will need to be on a laptop or computer and can attend the webinar form the comfort of your own home. There is no obligation on your part, but to just watch and learn. You can ask questions and provide feedback. I hope you will join us Thursday!
Please take a look at the Newsletter explaining the services that we are building in the Virtual World for Veterans, active duty service members, and their families:
https://www.smore.com/x19ep
THIS IS NOT A GAME!
RP Contacts can you respond and pass this information on to at least (20) of your connections please:
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Thank you COL Charles Williams. I will check out this video. Anything that helps with my PTSD.
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How do you know? when your doctor at the V.A. is a foreign doctor, who can barely speak English?
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I lucked out. Mine is an American round eye. I had a foreigner once. She showed no emotion nor interest. She went through the motions, and I asked for another Psych.
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I don't think I have PTSD.... I KNOW I have PTSD!! Lol So does everyone around me if I somehow miss a dose of meds!
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I have complex PTSD and have been at battle with it for nine years. I did not know I had it for 30 years. Every one around me did. I have that app. Another APP I just got that was reccomended by my psychologist is the virtual hope box. You make it personal by adding your photos, much, quotes, and games. There is also coping skills. It is free. Check it out. Just another tool
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