How do you manage your emotions and frustrations?

James Murray — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:26:57 -0400

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Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2016 11:48 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:48:43 -0400

One day at a time. Running the trails at the park near my residence, visiting bodies of water and listening to the breeze, or playing pinball.

Response by SPC David S. made Aug 9 at 2016 12:11 PM

SPC David S. — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:11:30 -0400

In the woods by myself and a long walk.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Aug 9 at 2016 12:57 PM

SCPO David Lockwood — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:57:44 -0400

Looking for Poke`mon with my granddaughter!

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Aug 9 at 2016 4:57 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 16:57:00 -0400

Sometimes the outcome is so frustrating I become hung up with the unpalatable situation. I rationalize the situation but it still hurts.

Response by SPC John Waisman made Aug 9 at 2016 10:34 PM

SPC John Waisman — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 22:34:46 -0400

I always worked out hard after I got out of the Army. Now that I'm 69 I can't do as much, but I'm still active. I tried exercising only 6 days a week, but it was no good. I have to exercise daily. I assume that's because exercise burns up adrenaline, cortisone, and other stress hormones, and a missed day is a stressed day. I also "try" to meditate daily. That's harder than it sounds. I also try to eat a healthy diet. Also harder than it sounds. And recently the doctor put me on one of those new pills. I don't like taking meds, so I asked for the lowest dose. In some ways it seems to be helping. There are side effects. Someday I'm hoping just exercise, meditation, and good diet will be enough. I've lived with this since I got out of the Army in 1969. I don't consider myself a victim. I give all I can to the community. I'm a member of Amvets, and did what I could for veterans for years, until I ran out of steam and had to cut back on my volunteer work. I think I'm one of the lucky ones. I did not fall apart and I've always pushed through. I hope you all manage to find a way. There is always hope. Please don't forget that. Please get help if you need it. It's not a sign of weakness.

Response by SrA Chris "Shadow" McGee made Aug 11 at 2016 12:57 PM

SrA Chris "Shadow" McGee — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:57:03 -0400

Generally I either hit the gym or take off on the motorcycle for some wind therapy. But sometimes I just have to yell and get it all out of my system.

Response by SrA Don Sylvester made Aug 12 at 2016 12:49 AM

SrA Don Sylvester — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:49:33 -0400

I find it hard to deal with people coming at me with their own life situations. I realize that they are at their worst, but I feel like telling them what even worse would be and I have to contain myself and try to be as sympathetic as possible. I supervise 18 agents and impact 240 others, so it is a battle. I do walk a lot in the morning and listen to positive music while doing so in order to get my physical being on the correct plain for dealing with those who have problems dealing with their lives. They count on me and deserve my 100% dedication. That makes me realize my life is meaningful.

Response by SPC Shannon Wade made Nov 23 at 2019 9:19 PM

SPC Shannon Wade — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 21:19:50 -0500

How do you cope with being in the big city, when you're from the country? I dont ever want to leave my apartment unless it's going to work or absolutely have to go to Walmart or do laundry. I thought about getting a service dog but I dint feel like there are people worse off than me that may need one.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Nov 24 at 2019 12:12 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 00:12:29 -0500

“”It will be allright””; “”it’s OK””,; ““no sweat G.I””; “”everything is fine””; ””Steady””. Those are all ‘crutches’ for me.

Positive pressure, even self applied ceases brain strain!