PTSD

  • Supported Employment

    I have tried to keep busy. Yesterday I saw my supported employment case manager for the first time since before my recent detainment. He is still rather new to me, but I’ve been involved in the supported employment program at the VA for over 10 years now. They helped me get the job I have,…

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  • Dissociation

    Sometimes the dissociation gets so bad I can’t move much or talk or otherwise do anything. Today has been one of those days. I cut back on my drinking, but not today. I spent last night on my back, amongst my new weighted blanket (more on that in a minute) sucked into flashbacks and strange…

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  • I startled awake at 6am on the morning of my first day, July 28, Sunday, as the MHT came into my room. The mental health technician (much like a CNA only not wiping ass like I do) wanted vitals. I looked quite disheveled and was exhausted from poor sleep and severe anxiety at my detention,…

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  • I Scare Myself

    I am a 70% service connected veteran. I served after high school, during the OIF/OEF campaigns. I earned a grenade launch pin as well as service medals and one promotion. I was raped and reported it but my report went nowhere. In those days, rape was rampant in the army. My father died on my…

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