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Originally posted by CrimsonKapital
reply to post by usmc0311
Now this might seem a little insensitive here, but whilst the Iraq war may have ruined your life, do you know how many lives YOU ruined?
Originally posted by skitzspiricy
Originally posted by CrimsonKapital
reply to post by usmc0311
Now this might seem a little insensitive here, but whilst the Iraq war may have ruined your life, do you know how many lives YOU ruined?
Wow, kick a broken man when he is already down, real nice
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To usmc0311, keep talking, don't bottle it up inside. Don't give up, keep fighting for your rights as a veteran who served your country. You deserve to be helped.
edit on 5-5-2012 by skitzspiricy because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Rosha
reply to post by usmc0311
Been through a different war..same process tho...I feel for you mate. I wanted to say something..slow and clear..it probably wont stick in for some time yet but I think given where you are at, its important to say.
I want you to know that YOU are not the one with the problem. You are the unfortunate recipient of the terrible consequences of someone elses problem.
That little sentance can save you a lifetime of self abuse and self pity if you want it to.
Dont wait for gov to help.they wont....dont wait for friends to understand..they cant..if you want to recover your sense of soldiity then just put one boot in front of the other and keep walking. Follow your gut...look after YOU...eat good food..get plenty of rest...WRITE a lot...use your good reason..you've got a good mind...dare I say even better now you're seeing things outside of the illusion.
You cant have been there and back again without knowing as well as I do that there is more to this show than meets the eye...so when you can..stand back up....trust god..clean house..and more importantly, act on what you know...take the steps you already know you have to. Through really is the only way.
The only thing you can change about any of this is your attitude....and this entire experience wont be wasted if you've learnt better about what is and what is not from it. The "waste", if there is going to be one..will be *your* choice. As a marine..you know you can make better choices than that...there's always another option.
I realise how presumptive this post is..if you have no idea what Im saying..thats ok..dont worry..Im just a blip...but if it rings true..know your not alone...there's loads of us neck deep in the river..when you can..wave n say hi...you might be surprised who's swiming beside you.
It does get better..even THIS sh*t passes...even chaos ..ends.
SF
Ro
edit on 5-5-2012 by Rosha because: editing...what else?
Originally posted by usmc0311
Are there any other veterans on here who have had simaler problems?
Originally posted by sparrowstail
Reading your story; it echos what is taking place in Canada. It is shameful. I really liked the idea to mobilize yourself with other mistreated Vets. Give yourselves the help you are being denied. Plus, together, your voices will be louder and the message will be sent that your gov. doesn't give a crap about your safety and welfare, on foreign or domestic soil. I am discouraged by the propaganda messages put ot by the tyrants. This one below is so well done it sounds like a movie production of Marvel X-Men with all the heavy base sounds and High Definition images of the latest and greatest tech. This is what really annoyed me though, the narrator saying,
"And when the time comes they are the first to move towards the sounds of tyranny, injustice, and despair."
They left out the part that the tyranny, injustice and despair they are having to move towards is in Washington, on Parliament Hill.
I wish you the best in finding the support and help you and many let down others deserve.
edit on 5-5-2012 by sparrowstail because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by VreemdeVlieendeVoorwep
Op, I feel for you mate, and I wish you all the best in trying to figure out your next step.
Godspeed.
vvvedit on 5-5-2012 by VreemdeVlieendeVoorwep because: (no reason given)
Are you familiar with the medication Clonidine? It's an older med, been available for decades, and is generally used to treat blood pressure. However, Clonidine has recently been used, successfully, in treating PTSD. It soothes the area of the brain affected by PTSD, thereby reducing symptoms. You might want to research Clonidine and consider giving it a try.
Originally posted by scoodoo20
reply to post by usmc0311
I wont get into my issues with the VA or my PTSD but after dealing with both for several years after service I decided to look elsewhere for help and came across the new techniques being used to help PTSD. It saved my life and i have never heard anybody who has gone through such treatment say that it did not help. Please look into this:
www.brainspotting.pro...
Originally posted by Salamandy
Your a brave dude OP.
I think soldiers will continue to feel this way as long as we send them to war due to political posturing and not out of self defense.
Originally posted by eyesinthesky
i have been in the shadows of this site for years....i registered finally just to reply to this post...i can honestly tell you that you are not alone there are a vast number of us experiencing the exact same thing..you have figured out that once this government is finished with you your not worth a damn to them, screw your rights, screw your health and screw your opinion. there is a place for people like us....its called the militia...and it isn't about protecting the sheep who you will learn aren't worth protecting. its about protecting ourselves and getting what we gave ourselves to this country for. it is our duty to have the chance that so many paid for in blood, i have alot to say about this...im sorry that you had to learn the truth like you did. i am from your area, and i would welcome a message from you, i am here anytime you need to talk. together we can make it, us veterans have only each other. and if we dont stick together we have failed in our duty. im tired of watching these things happen to my comrades, tired of veterans with no choice other than taking a bullet that would be better used on the ones responsible for our trouble. i for one will never let this governments foolishness defeat me. most of us who served in the middle east wars will most likely die of cancer. and someday they will erect a monument to our failure and recognize us and offer help only after its too late. i better stop before i go off the deep end here......but you have a friend and together we CAN stop this.
Originally posted by nagabonar
going to war, invading homes and killing some ones father, all to get a big monthly paycheck, is just plain bad.
what goes around that comes around, both on individual and nations scale
on the bright side... nothing which can't be mended, as long we are still alive.edit on 5-5-2012 by nagabonar because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Willbert
OP, I would suggest starting from the ground up. You took the first step and know you want help. The second I would suggest is printing out your post and giving a copy to your family members.
We as men in general do find it difficult to communicate, not by choice.. but by our very nature. Yes, yes.. some have been able to not be the norm.
Would be easier to have it in writing so as not to mix in your mixed emotions when communicating it to loved ones.
Those who read your letter may wish to have you elaborate.. if so.. then find a mutual location, resteraunt... park.. etc..
Originally posted by SeventhSeal
The Iraq war ruined the lives of everyone. Just not everyone realizes it yet...even after the fact that we're broke has been reported over and over.