Posted on Jun 21, 2014
War veterans: Are you struggling like I am? Not fitting in, occasionally suicidal, numb even to close loved ones. HELP!
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I'm struggling bad with PTSD and opiate on/off addiction for severe back pain. Please help with whatever you got, cause I got nothing :(. I've been out of the Army now for 7 years, and I still can't find my way in the world. After being a combat medic, I actually became a Registered Nurse (RN), but after a couple years of that job, I was so "batshit" crazy and having flashbacks and nightmares, I had to walk away from it. Now I'm 100% service connected, but I want to finish school. I made it through Organic Chemistry for my Chemistry degree, but got worse now. I don't know how to fight this anymore, it's too much, too many bad memories, too many bags and lockers filled in my head :( Doc Shon Hill
PS: I VALUE ANYONE'S RESPONSE, combat experience or not, It's just this is combat related issue, I don't mean to exclude anyone. Ty so much
*We are deeply saddened that by the loss of of Sergeant Shon Hill on 05 July 2014. This discussion will remain to honor his memory and serve as a resource for all our brothers and sisters facing similar struggles. - RP Staff*
PS: I VALUE ANYONE'S RESPONSE, combat experience or not, It's just this is combat related issue, I don't mean to exclude anyone. Ty so much
*We are deeply saddened that by the loss of of Sergeant Shon Hill on 05 July 2014. This discussion will remain to honor his memory and serve as a resource for all our brothers and sisters facing similar struggles. - RP Staff*
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Just an update for you all, I appreciate you all so much for caring and I am safe, not in line to be another statistic today :) I'm heading to Walla Walla WA VA tomorrow morning, so wish me luck on PTSD Treatment or whatever gets lined up. You are great people, my great ppl and support. Come hell or high water, Im going to RP Rally so I can't wait to meet some/bunch of you in person. I'll keep up with you all here tomorrow, I just have spotty internet or complete lack sometimes. TY VERY MUCH MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS :)
Doc Hill
PS Attached photo taken today, I got up off my whiny ass and waxed my SUV ;)
Doc Hill
PS Attached photo taken today, I got up off my whiny ass and waxed my SUV ;)
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PO1 Ricky Allen
Great news to hear indeed! I need you to hang in there man, I cannot imagine what you're going through, but don't let it take you - We need your insight and knowledge! Keep posting and helping others realize they're not alone, because this is what RallyPoint is for-
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MAJ (Join to see)
Great to hear, please seek out professional help for this always. This is not a sign of weakness but one of strength and courage. Too bad the Army and other services ignored this for so long and placed a career ending stigma to it. You CANNOT fix this by just ignoring it or taking just taking all of us "jailhouse lawyers" advice online. It may be a long road to recovery, with more bumps up ahead, but with proper help and support it will be done. Medications, counseling, groups, and friends with similar issues are the key. Finding the right line of work to not trigger the memories and the like also, finding someone to teach you how to deal with them when they do occur. I wish you the best, keep us up to date.
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MSG Michael Murphy
The VA is a great way to get with other combat veterans, both individual and in vet to vet groups. It has helped me greatly. Be careful of the opiates they prescribe, I was on them way longer than anyone should be, 12 years to be exact. Before you know it you will become addicted on them. Thank goodness, although in pain on a Dailey basis I no longer depend on prescription quick fixes. Hang in there Brother
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SGT Hill:
I am an Army Chaplain, and having thirty years in I will share with you I had some childhood trauma come up when I was deployed. I had to go to a year of group therapy.
You are not alone, I send you a message and send me your phone number and I am here or you. I will share with you, you have to go to the VA, and get counseling.
Find others at the VFW that understand and remember you are not alone. I would not be a Chaplain if it wasn't the valley I had to walk through!
I am an Army Chaplain, and having thirty years in I will share with you I had some childhood trauma come up when I was deployed. I had to go to a year of group therapy.
You are not alone, I send you a message and send me your phone number and I am here or you. I will share with you, you have to go to the VA, and get counseling.
Find others at the VFW that understand and remember you are not alone. I would not be a Chaplain if it wasn't the valley I had to walk through!
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Shon,
Not sure how much this will help or how long before they finally come on line, http://www.petizz.com/the-cornerstone-project.html is a sustainable community being built in Cave Junction, OR. They have about an 80 participant plan for a pilot program and are working with the VA for assisting Veterans with retraining in a communal environment that is not significantly different than what you would find deployed.
Online education and training, 400 sq ft "RV" for living quarters, central facilities. Integrated in a small community. It is a pilot program, but it's close to home for you, might be worth looking in to.
Not sure how much this will help or how long before they finally come on line, http://www.petizz.com/the-cornerstone-project.html is a sustainable community being built in Cave Junction, OR. They have about an 80 participant plan for a pilot program and are working with the VA for assisting Veterans with retraining in a communal environment that is not significantly different than what you would find deployed.
Online education and training, 400 sq ft "RV" for living quarters, central facilities. Integrated in a small community. It is a pilot program, but it's close to home for you, might be worth looking in to.
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CW2 Joseph Evans
They do have a few hiccups with the program, the for profit school that they managed to bring in for the education part has an emphasis on law enforcement and security. I'm also not sure how dependent the program will be on "rents" from the participants and "financial aid" for retrainees and whether there is part time work available as part of the community or in the nearby town... After all, even the good guys these days aren't able to do everything for free...
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CW2 Joseph Evans
Cheryl Turner http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cheryl-kit-turner/20/b0b/271 is one of the officers for the program. Her LinkedIn profile includes the following from cybermedia about their involvement with the cave junction program. http://lnkd.in/dcwGmqH
I know its not as good as going directly to the site, but while it is down, this can give you an idea of where they are and what they want to do.
I know its not as good as going directly to the site, but while it is down, this can give you an idea of where they are and what they want to do.
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SGT Shon D. Hill
It was until PTSD got so bad I had to get out of medicine entirely :( It saddens me but too many triggers, you know?
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