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SPC Margaret Higgins TSgt Hunter Logan No I never did while on active duty.
As an MP traffic accident investigator, no one in the chain of command ever talked about it or brought people trained to deal with the emotional aspect of fatalities, major injuries and violence
Later on in my career after serving in combat; mental health meant losing ones TS clearance.
As an MP traffic accident investigator, no one in the chain of command ever talked about it or brought people trained to deal with the emotional aspect of fatalities, major injuries and violence
Later on in my career after serving in combat; mental health meant losing ones TS clearance.
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SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT
Once I retired I decided to seek help the first VA mental health doctor did not believe in PTSD and simple call it depression and anxiety. Issuing a bunch of Meds.
So I used my TRICARE prime to seek a civilian mental health provider to help deal and the local Vet Center had a program for combat veterans. So I have been to a twice monthly PTSD group for about 8 years
So I used my TRICARE prime to seek a civilian mental health provider to help deal and the local Vet Center had a program for combat veterans. So I have been to a twice monthly PTSD group for about 8 years
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SPC Margaret Higgins
I am really proud of you; SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT. And after going through what you have been through; mental health provider-wise, I am even prouder of you.
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that is the fear of every soldier despite all the training we've had its a stigma it means weakness it means inabillity to lead our troops, bullshit, it means we've experianced something in our lives that has drasticaly changed us and needs to be addressed, we're the same as before but now we need help getting over the bump, i'm 50% PTSD, every day i become stronger, i seek out the help i need, dont wait the longer it lingers the worst it will get
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SPC Margaret Higgins
SP5 Christine Conley - Thank you for your honesty.
Yes, that is what the military teaches: "to Tough it Out". But medicine knows no stigma. It teaches us to get the help we need; when we need it.
Yes, that is what the military teaches: "to Tough it Out". But medicine knows no stigma. It teaches us to get the help we need; when we need it.
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I seek help. I continue to seek help when I'm feeling better. And I will always seek help, if for no other reason than to help those around me who need it worse than I do.
The most effective help I've received has been group therapy at the VA. It HELPS! I continue group therapy because what I've learned there requires regular reenforcing ... and because I can look at those just showing up and tell them, with the authority of my own experience, that things WILL get better.
The most effective help I've received has been group therapy at the VA. It HELPS! I continue group therapy because what I've learned there requires regular reenforcing ... and because I can look at those just showing up and tell them, with the authority of my own experience, that things WILL get better.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
Oh, Captain. I SO vote you up. Thank you So much for helping your Brothers and Sisters. CPT Christopher Webb And I am so glad that you are getting the help that You need.
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I do indeed, seek and am receiving help, for the mild case of PTSD with which I have been diagnosed.
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I seeked help as soon as I started drinking more than I could afford, it meant more to me to drink my sorrows away and forget it, I thought , but it reared its ugly head many times , especially living with someone that doesn't understand it or want to understand it.
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Yes, I see a metal health provider 2x a week it helps to talk it out with therapist sometimes
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SPC Margaret Higgins
Thanks for being so candid; SSG John Caples. I wished it helped you more.
I have PTSD myself; but not just from the Army. (from All of the trauma I have been through.)
Sending you many prayers, and lots of luck; John.
I have PTSD myself; but not just from the Army. (from All of the trauma I have been through.)
Sending you many prayers, and lots of luck; John.
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i see my psych every 3 months now, CBT for PTSD helped me cope better and of course the meds helped, was going to group every week, once a month now
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SPC Margaret Higgins
Thank you for acknowledging so; MSG (Join to see). I am VERY glad that it has helped you.
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Never took the time.. Focus is with immediate killers.. Aneurysms, Cancers, heart balloons and stents, and breathing.. however, after trying to deal with the VA.. I have never been so STRESSED out in my life..
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SPC Margaret Higgins
Mainly, PO3 Michael James, it concerns me a Great Deal, that you had all of those life-threatening things wrong with you. Are all of those problems resolved? Please message me if you feel the need and/or the desire to.
And, as far as the stress goes: I am infinitely sorry about that. Stress only makes things worse; does it not?.
And, as far as the stress goes: I am infinitely sorry about that. Stress only makes things worse; does it not?.
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No, I have trouble just leaving my house. Having to go for help once or twice a month is just not in the cards for me. It is what it is.
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When I first got out I did, I don't really need the help as I use to anymore.
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