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re: My Son is struggling with PTSD Update page 7
Posted on 11/18/23 at 8:39 am to Wing T
Posted on 11/18/23 at 8:39 am to Wing T
The VA is trash, first and foremost he needs to find a group of veterans to talk. Secondly he needs to find a hobby that will allow him to escape.
I have PTSD and almost became one of the 22 a day years ago. The VA did nothing for me. I had to find an outlet, I found friends that went through the same thing, I found a hobby, most importantly I found another mission. Something that gave me purpose and direction that is rewarding. If you want I can give you my contact information and he can reach out. I was deployed in a combat zone for 122 months of my career throughout the Middle East. I’ve lived what he did.
I have PTSD and almost became one of the 22 a day years ago. The VA did nothing for me. I had to find an outlet, I found friends that went through the same thing, I found a hobby, most importantly I found another mission. Something that gave me purpose and direction that is rewarding. If you want I can give you my contact information and he can reach out. I was deployed in a combat zone for 122 months of my career throughout the Middle East. I’ve lived what he did.
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Posted on 11/18/23 at 8:49 am to GeneralLeeAwesome
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The VA is trash
PREACH.
Posted on 11/18/23 at 9:28 am to GeneralLeeAwesome
Another thing to remember is that a diagnosis from the VA just secures benefits, it’s not the end of the world to not have it. But as many in this thread have stated there are avenues to work on that Diagnosis. The DAV is a great organization, find a VSO to help navigate the process.
But his care should happen NOW. This means find a civilian therapist that specializes in PTSD for combat veterans, plus the advice I mentioned earlier.
Something that may come into play for your son is drugs and alcohol. Keep an eye on his alcohol consumption. In the early days of my PTSD I turned to that for escape when all it did was make things worse for obvious reasons. Again my phone is always on and I am available 24/7 for a conversation with him or anyone else who is dealing with this. Just ask me for my contact info
But his care should happen NOW. This means find a civilian therapist that specializes in PTSD for combat veterans, plus the advice I mentioned earlier.
Something that may come into play for your son is drugs and alcohol. Keep an eye on his alcohol consumption. In the early days of my PTSD I turned to that for escape when all it did was make things worse for obvious reasons. Again my phone is always on and I am available 24/7 for a conversation with him or anyone else who is dealing with this. Just ask me for my contact info
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