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Late June/early July are bad times of the year for me. I've been feeling myself slipping over the past few weeks, had to call work early yesterday. I'm still not sure if I'm up for work today, but gotta pay those bills. I've been slightly thinking of going to the VA hospital and checking myself into the psych ward. Especially if that means I get to avoid the 2nd and the 4th of July.
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I reached out to some friends to get some help, in already feeling a bit more hopeful  Shout out to the goon that really stepped up for me, thank you!
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Jun 29, 2017 16:58
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Sometimes weed can make me anxious if I really, really blaze up, maybe it's not a bad idea to cut back a little bit? I've found, in the moment, that concentrating on my breathing really helps. Have you tried mindfulness? I attended a program to learn DBT(a form of therapy) at the VA and it has been quite helpful for me.
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Mar 10, 2018 17:53
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Yeah, it's about finding something that works for you! My most helpful meditation is going to the kitchen and hand washing dirty dishes.  I've also sometimes found sticking my head in the freezer helps me "cool down", both literally and figuratively.
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Mar 10, 2018 18:08
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No worries! Re:imposter syndrome, I feel the same, I feel like I was barely in what common culture would consider a "combat zone", I never fired my weapon in combat, I barely got shot at/attempted to get blown up, so why is it bothering me so much? I had to talk things thru with my VA therapist at the time. I mentioned my thoughts and feelings I had from my deployment, and she basically ordered me to apply for disability. Shoot, my biggest freak out things, was from when my superiors messed up (*I* was obeying regs and SOPs) and I almost shot and killed an innocent family. So it's, like, why should I be bothered by this?
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Mar 10, 2018 19:36
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12 years ago yesterday, we were on our way to Kirkuk when our lead vehicle got blown the gently caress up. My best friend on my deployment was in the truck. And now here come the fireworks, for like, the next 36 hours. Fmgl. 
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Jul 3, 2018 12:58
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tyler posted:I was in kirkuk 12 years ago Well, gently caress. I was down at Bernstein but we came up to Warrior once a week for resupply and touching base with higher type stuff. I spent most of the day sleeping, now I'm gonna watch my wife play skyrim.
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Jul 4, 2018 22:37
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tyler posted:Were you 2/27? No, 2/320
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Jul 4, 2018 23:01
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tyler posted:Ah I think we replaced your brigade in 2006. I was 25th ID 2/35 Yeah, I remember the 25th came in to replace the 101st guys.
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Jul 4, 2018 23:21
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I've been off about half my meds for a month, and it's gonna be another month before I can get in to see anybody. I made sense when I came across this article about my VA this morning: https://www.ajc.com/news/breaking-news/atlanta-quality-drops-one-the-worst-the-nation/AO9UmFuyN5y3eIJnzpJCQK/ Things are kinda rough for me today.
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Sep 29, 2018 17:15
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I mean, at this point it's less than 30 days until my appt. I....don't confront folks, cause I don't trust myself not to get overly emotional, and I assume the people at the VA just arrest/commit any veterans that get overly upset about lack of services. Since I cannot afford to take time off work, I avoid even bringing up stuff, tbh.
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Sep 30, 2018 01:15
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Mr. Nice! posted:Also, if you are a combat vet*, you are eligible to use your local vet center versus the VA clinic/hospital for mental health needs. Here's a link for Atlanta's since I think I read you say something about Georgia: Yah, I spent 2005-2006 in Iraq avoiding IEDs.
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Sep 30, 2018 14:04
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I've got 30% PTSD disability rating from the VA. it should probably be more (looking at the online VA guidance for mental health disabilities, I'm pretty dang sure I should be at 50%, but...yeah, getting disability the first time was a mother.
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Sep 30, 2018 14:06
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Mr. Nice! posted:You are absolutely eligible for vet center use which might be faster access for you. Further, you should be rated higher. Did you use a VSO last time you put in your claim? I'll call them tomorrow. I did, I used an organization over on the military base next to my house, forget exactly who they are now, tho. Ty everyone for your kind words and advice, it is helping.
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Sep 30, 2018 14:48
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It would be nice if I could even CONTACT any VSOs, I literally cannot contact anyone in any organization/no one responds.
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Oct 7, 2018 15:24
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My DAV 1-has a phone number that never answers and instead goes straight to a message saying to call the number during business hours then disconnects. I've always only called during business hours. 2-email address bounces back. Doesn't matter what email address I send it from. 3-in person is forbidden....if I want to get on contact with them I have to "email or call". I seriously wasn't allowed past the lobby just to speak to them about getting an appointment. All I want is to get an appointment set up. What's the loving point? Dead veterans don't get benefits, indeed.
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Oct 7, 2018 15:27
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DoktorLoken posted:Do you live near a VA regional office? Mine has offices for a bunch of VSOs and my state's Department of Veterans Affairs (who handled my VA claim). YES! They literally wouldn't let me past security because I didn't have an appointment with anybody. And I can't get a hold on anyone thru phone or email.
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Oct 7, 2018 15:28
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It's right next to my VA hospital (which just got downgraded to having the worst score possible, not surprised)
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Oct 7, 2018 15:29
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This syria crap has left me feelin like poo poo. I was in Kurdistan, fought alongside the pesh.....and now they're gonna get slaughtered by Turkey because our president is an rear end in a top hat moronic piece of poo poo. I feel gross and disgusted I ever put on the uniform.
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Dec 21, 2018 16:39
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