Posted on Jan 21, 2015
What is your unofficial or self-prescribed therapy?
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My wife recently asked why I prefer the quiet of the National Forest land behind my house to the warmth and comforts of home... rain or shine. I didn't really have an answer for her. She tends to look at my "escapes" as she calls it, in a negative light. I look at it as my off the books therapy.
No I'm not officially diagnosed with PTS, many say I should head to the VA... that's another story. Yes I did a combat deployment to Afghanistan's Oruzgan Province in 2003. I self medicate. There are times where I find myself extremely frustrated with the day to day activities in a house with 2 kids and a dog. 6-8 miles later, stomping through the woods, I'm healed. My head is clear, short fuze has been lengthened. . .
So I ask you RP Community, what's your unofficial therapy? What centers you?
My hope is to share techniques that work for some, so that others can benefit as well.
No I'm not officially diagnosed with PTS, many say I should head to the VA... that's another story. Yes I did a combat deployment to Afghanistan's Oruzgan Province in 2003. I self medicate. There are times where I find myself extremely frustrated with the day to day activities in a house with 2 kids and a dog. 6-8 miles later, stomping through the woods, I'm healed. My head is clear, short fuze has been lengthened. . .
So I ask you RP Community, what's your unofficial therapy? What centers you?
My hope is to share techniques that work for some, so that others can benefit as well.
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I have multiple outlets; the range, fishing, camping, and for my geek side model trains.
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I hiking or fishing are great escapes, I also enjoy a good cigar and I have taken up painting as well.
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I'm pretty sure my so called "shin splints" are undiagnosed compartment syndrome because military medicine tries to make it impossible to get surgery. I know I need a fasciotomy. In the mean time anytime I go running I have to go see an acupuncture specialist and get my shins dry needled in order for them to feel normal again.
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To explain this further. I do well on my apft and I run my 2 miles at 16:00-16:30 all the time. I just can't run every day. The pain is excruciating. I have tried shoes gait analysis, meds, myofascial release therapy, infra red therapy, physical therapy, every training out there. The only training I do to keep my run is elliptical and walking.
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PV2 Violet Case
I used to run the two miles a day after I got out for years until I couldn't run anymore since the one foot was cut off and they tried to refuse it and the bones didnt join but I have shin splints and knee syndrome. I dont think I can find an acupuncture person up this far north. But I found out some of that was from womens combat boots.
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PV2 Violet Case
1LT Sara Salisbury,I have RSD in my right leg too and can't take amitriptaline for it. But did find buying the real dark colored original dead sea mud helps the RSD.
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I like the sound of a turbo spooling up and a blow off valve releasing excess gasses.
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SSG (ret) William Martin
I should have been more specific but I am speaking of my own car, a 92" Nissan 240sx coupe with Japanese turbocharged engine.
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Sgt Branden W.
Had a VW GTI just after the Corps, turboed 4 cylinder. Great times. SSG (ret) William Martin
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I use the healing powers of the water, I go fishing, kayaking, scuba diving, sailing and just hanging out by the water, it has a very soothing effect and living in South Florida these activites are readily available.
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SSgt Dan Montague
That was my therapy years ago, when I could afford and find ammo. I had an M-1. Man I would blow through 20-30 clips in a morning.
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Softball. Hitting!!! GRRRRR!!! Running!! GGGGRRRR!!!! Sliding!!! Scoring!! Winning!!! Yeah, that gets me in a better mood. :-)
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PV2 Violet Case
I do so miss my running and activities like that. The way my bones feel some days like they are falling apart would sure hate to try that stuff. Just doing the yard work and maintenance to keep this place going is hard enough and the occasional once or twice outing. If I had someone to accompany me I might try more but not that to hurt myself more.
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Have you tried the pool yet?? I suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and I am telling you, that works great. Also Yoga! :-)
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FAMILY, LOVED ONES, and/or FRIENDS. If known the Vets it's amazing how many are eager too listen to someone they may have never seen before. In between all that sitting in a room by myself listening to music is so awesome (my opinion) I hope u find what works for you.
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