HOW much do you rely on your fellow Vet

2015-09-25T13:16:43-04:00

We all know that we have fun ribbing each other. When we retire, we all become a fellow Vet. I deal with my PTSD by surrounding myself with active and Vets alike. It helps me when we talk and share memories.

How many of you out there rely on other Vets?

Response by CW3 Eric W. S. made Sep 25 at 2015 1:17 PM

2015-09-25T13:17:49-04:00

Unfortunately, in my current geographic location, not at all. That was part of my motivation to join this forum, to seek help. I find people complain about a lot of stupid things, not much true interaction. I work in the same building I retired from and feel very much like an outsider.

I have tried the local VSOs, ABSOLUTELY no luck there...

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 25 at 2015 1:18 PM

2015-09-25T13:18:19-04:00

Quite a bit Cpl Clinton Britt especially for shared experiences and recommendations

Response by SGT David T. made Sep 25 at 2015 1:19 PM

2015-09-25T13:19:06-04:00

The vet community here on RP gives me no end of amusement and stimulating discussions. Other than that I am pretty much a homebody and don't advertise I am a vet. Very few people unless they know me well have any idea I was in the Army let alone ever deployed.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Sep 25 at 2015 1:19 PM

2015-09-25T13:19:45-04:00

I relied on vets when I needed help with my disability claims. Now other vets rely on me more...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2015 1:36 PM

2015-09-25T13:36:08-04:00

Rely......When i first retired i went to my local VA rep for assistance, he talked a good game but that was it, went to county rep, thay treated my like i was from another planet. So i can rely on myself. Now friends, my best friend is a Vet (we served together), i seem to gravitate to vets for friends (most times unconsciously). I am a member of the VFW but i swear thier a breed apart.

Response by SN Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2015 2:19 PM

2015-09-25T14:19:54-04:00

Having just gotten out and still working on getting myself set up, I've found that the veterans in the area are quite happy to talk with someone new. I tend to find them while I'm out and about. I find them a comfort.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 25 at 2015 5:52 PM

2015-09-25T17:52:36-04:00

I rely on my brothers and sisters to keep my morale up and to let them know I am there for them.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 20 at 2015 5:50 PM

2015-10-20T17:50:16-04:00

I went to PTSD group therapy for a year. We understood each other just as much as the therapist. I was the senior soldier, so I facilitated the group as well. I often found military analogies to be the most helpful.