The Aftermath of the PTSD Sunami Question

2015-08-09T18:30:56-04:00

It took me a year to climb out of the dark deep place of pain, and I think this is the best that it will get. I noticed I left behind pieces of me like my passion to cook, fishing, math skills, and linear thinking skills. Did you experience this as well loss as well, and what did you lose?

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Aug 9 at 2015 6:37 PM

2015-08-09T18:37:21-04:00

Experience was similar- seems i lost myself --my greatest loss was the loss of the potential i possessed.

Response by SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2015 7:32 PM

2015-08-09T19:32:39-04:00

Major I have been dealing with similar issues for a while now. It wasn't until 2014 when I was ready to get help. I kicked butt at my job, but lost focus on my personal life and family. Almost cost me a second marraige. I kind of feel like I just am. Nothing excites me and I am quick to anger. Never been suicidal thank God. It is a day by day process. The sad thing is I feel my best deployed. Like I need it to validate me and ny existence. Stay strong and feel free to message me anytime you need to talk.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 10 at 2015 1:36 AM

2015-08-10T01:36:39-04:00

Ken, in time you will find other passions. Have you thought about working with other survivors? God bless you

Response by Sgt Matt Koeneman made Aug 10 at 2015 3:41 AM

2015-08-10T03:41:20-04:00

I lost the drive for and love of poetry I had before enlisting. I used to score distinguished on open ended writing assignments, now i have to spend 10-20 minutes thinking about how to say what I did when writing a work order.