Ever have a hard time just leaving the house? I start doing PCC's and PCI's, and everything is delayed. Any advice?

SGT Aaron Olivas — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 03:10:11 -0500

Do Any of my brothers and sisters out there have Trouble leaving the house. I am a super active guy but man I have a hard time getting out of this house. I start to do PCC's and PCI's before going then it's on to time checks and so on before i even get to the door it seems to be like a few hours then I sometimes Just say FHHH it!. Anyone have any Idea's on what to do, to make this transition easyier

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2015 4:02 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:02:59 -0500

I would suggest to take a deep breath and relax. :)

I am anal about making sure I have stuff myself though so I understand.

Even when I was younger my friends used to say, "Mr. Prepared!" I always had things for every situation.

Response by SGT James Elphick made Jan 20 at 2015 3:12 PM

SGT James Elphick — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 15:12:39 -0500

I went through a rough transition myself. You have to retrain yourself to be a civilian as much as possible. Start small. Just walk down the street and return in a short period of time. Try to find things that have a purpose, like going to the grocery store. Then, as much as you can allow yourself at a time, stop doing PCC's and PCI's. It can take awhile but you actually have to work at being normal again unfortunately.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2015 11:09 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 23:09:31 -0500

My friend, I have gone thru some of the same things and it will get better but with help. I had to talk with someone to get my life back on track. I'm sure you will as well. If you ever need to talk, just hit me up.

Response by SGT Aaron Olivas made Jan 23 at 2015 5:14 PM

SGT Aaron Olivas — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 17:14:00 -0500

Thanks for the suggestion, Never played WOW, is it good?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2015 5:46 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 17:46:27 -0500

I remember getting back from Afghanistan and an alarm (some kind of air raid test) went off near by. My wife was laughing as my first response was to start ducking because it sounded like a rocket attack alarm. Took a few months to decompress.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2015 6:14 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 18:14:58 -0500

SGT Aaron Olivas. Sometimes it is worth an good solid physical with blood tests to see if there may be anything medically going on (e.g. thyroid problems) may be affecting you. Assuming there are no obvious medical issues sometimes worth working with a counselor and doctor to see if maybe you may be depressed . . . and medication may help to provide little lift. Certainly . . . as mentioned by several others . . . a dog, good social relationship, or a class can be helpful just having a good solid reason to get out of the house, into the sunshine, and more activities.

For myself . . . getting up at the crack of dawn for a good run, workout in the gym, or sharing other activities with other active people . . . helps to keep my spirits up . . . and body fit and trim.

By the way community gyms sponsored by local government council can be very inexpensive . . . like $200 or so a year for the entire family vs $200 a month per family member for a commercial gym.

Warmest Regards, Sandy

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2015 6:43 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 18:43:20 -0500

I do AND so I am getting involved with MEETUPS. Many communities have these and their types of meetings range from Toastmasters to Pets and Veterans Groups....

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Jan 23 at 2015 6:57 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 18:57:04 -0500

SGT Aaron Olivas Start earlier. PCCS and PCIs can help, might be a good habit not to break, just back up and backward plan and treat the time you need to be where you need to go like an objectve time hack. Backwards-plan.