Understanding Your PTSD and Triggers

2015-01-22T16:50:55-05:00

I am by no means a DR but I feel Like I have learned a lot with Battling With this type of Invisible wound and feel I would Shed a little Light on the Subject and maybe help others understand some of their triggers and maybe show them that they are not Alone.

The Biggest thing thing for me with my PTSD is the "Unknown" at first in the Service this was a Great trait and Kept me and others alive, to Fear the "Unknown" but when Transitioning out to a more Level Civilian sector this can be a BIG task that Drains you Mentally. The more I come to grips with not knowing the "Unknown" the less the levels of stress on my plate.

SLEEP This Might Be tied into the Unknown but for me Sleep is Hard to do these days, be it Sounds or lack of Sounds or Just Thoughts running of the Unknown or just fearing the emotions that Simulate Dreadful days I try to forget. For me some of the Thing's I try to do for my self to be successful in sleep is to Wind down a bit before BED time. For me this means, trying to Promote Good thoughts in my head before BED. Also Relaxing Methods out the are Dime a dozen if you feel like you are Living in your thoughts before bed time, Google some up and give them a shot. If your still having trouble with getting to sleep that I do that Works for me Recently is just Live in the Moment (sounds dumb huh) understand your feeling and understand this is you and take in the feeling as they come and just understand that they are there for reasons, and as weird as it sounds for me this has a relaxing effect.

Does Anyone Else have Triggers Like this or Different one's?

this by no means Is all of my Triggers, but just wanted to reach-out and start a discussion, Post some of your Triggers and maybe we can help each-other out (With Still seeing a Head Doc of course) in understanding some different ways to over come the feelings of being ALONE

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2015 12:09 AM

2015-01-26T00:09:44-05:00

SGT Aaron Olivas. The unmistakable sound of a UH-1D Huey Slick / Gun / DUSTOFF / MEDEVAC Helicopter.

Warmest Regards, Sandy

Response by SPC Andres Padilla made Jan 26 at 2015 12:14 AM

2015-01-26T00:14:52-05:00

Hello everyone. I am sogreatfull for all that u guys have wtitten. It seems like im not alone out there. I just wish there was something that i can do to turn off all these crazy thoughts that go threw my head. Im also scared to explain to these doctors , because im a single father and have been raising by two children for about 7 years and im not sure what these doctors might do to le or think of me. So i tell them alittle bit but only god knows about all the crazy things that go threw my head. I pray for everyone that has ptsd and beleive me i do. As i read threw alot of u guys stories i no it sounds dumb bit im glad im not alone. Even though i am.

Response by SPC Larry Buck made Jan 26 at 2015 12:25 AM

2015-01-26T00:25:32-05:00

I'm looking into reverse PTSD, I never wanted out of the Army, but with a back injury... Screwed

Response by PO2 Stephen Brinkley (Scott) made Jan 26 at 2015 12:44 AM

2015-01-26T00:44:27-05:00

My triggers are 9/11. Lost a very good friend when the Pentegon was hit, my second trigger is gun shots during a military burial. I have others but will leave it at this for now.

Response by SPC Larry Buck made Jan 26 at 2015 12:53 AM

2015-01-26T00:53:46-05:00

Ok nap time..

Response by SFC Collin McMillion made Jan 26 at 2015 4:48 PM

2015-01-26T16:48:52-05:00

I am on my 4th wife and it looks like that is about over too. Most of the time I can catch my situation and remove myself from it to get breathing room and settle my mind a little, but a spouse who does not understand all this most of the time will not let you back off. The only permanent thing I see in life is Doctors and medications which do help but THERE IS NO CURE. I have did my best to explain and even got my Dr to try, but I'm sure there are a lot of you out there who know that when she has you cornered there is no escape! I have never layed a hand on a spouse for any reason, so I just wonder how long it will be before I end up being comitted or moving to a mountain top and becoming a hermit.

Response by PFC John Henry Parker made Feb 7 at 2018 7:09 PM

2018-02-07T19:09:39-05:00

Aaron, perhaps these two brief animated videos may be of assistance:

https://vimeo.com/253862435

Part 2 Managing Triggers and Emotional Responses (Closed Captioned)

This is "Part 2 Managing Triggers and Emotional Responses (Closed Captioned)" by John Henry on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who…

Response by PFC John Henry Parker made Feb 7 at 2018 7:09 PM

2018-02-07T19:09:58-05:00

https://vimeo.com/253898431

Part 1: Transitioning Veterans Audiobook Explainer Video (Closed Caption)

This is "Part 1: Transitioning Veterans Audiobook Explainer Video (Closed Caption)" by John Henry on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people…

Response by PFC John Henry Parker made Feb 10 at 2018 8:43 AM

2018-02-10T08:43:43-05:00

https://vimeo.com/253862435

Part 2 Managing Triggers and Emotional Responses (Closed Captioned)

This is "Part 2 Managing Triggers and Emotional Responses (Closed Captioned)" by John Henry on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who…

Response by PFC John Henry Parker made Feb 10 at 2018 8:44 AM

2018-02-10T08:44:10-05:00

https://vimeo.com/253898431

Part 1: Transitioning Veterans Audiobook Explainer Video (Closed Caption)

This is "Part 1: Transitioning Veterans Audiobook Explainer Video (Closed Caption)" by John Henry on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people…

Response by SP5 Larry Morris made Feb 10 at 2018 2:01 PM

2018-02-10T14:01:43-05:00

OK I'm sick of this crap grow up no one gives a shit get on with your life