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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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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