I was overseas in Iraq. I kind of laughed off all the PTSD and emotional stuff on the way out, but now four months later, I cry at the drop of a hat for just about any stupid reason. I never used to be like that, and I’m not thinking about my time overseas when that happens. Any correlation?
Why am I so emotional since returning from a military deployment?
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the crusader
July 13, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Yes. And it is PTSD. You can go to a counselor or you can talk to your regular physician about taking anti-depressants and anxiolytics. These will help.
Little Softy
July 13, 2010 at 9:44 pm
I would say there is a definite link between the two. After all, you just experienced seeing things most people never want to see in life. You may not be thinking about it consciously, but it is amazing how our subconscious can take over at times. I would recommend getting some stress debriefing as soon as you can.
And if you need someone just to talk to, send me an email..I’ll be happy just to listen.
hbouhl
July 13, 2010 at 10:36 pm
I think you are wrong about the PTSD and you need to see an see someone at the VA or find a psychiatrist.
Good luck and thank you for serving your country and protecting our freedom.
Michael H
July 13, 2010 at 10:52 pm
A LOT of correlation.
Please seek help for PTSD, I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the results
Dan
July 13, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Yeah I know exactly what it is. You’ve spent so much time not able to deal with any emotional issues that might have occured over there, Ie. getting shot at, losing a friend, getting wounded, being scared, etc. That you might have had to go through. You didn’t have the time. Your emotions, your mind, your body they’re coming down, they’re relaxing and you’re coping with it in a positive and healthy way. But believe me it’s all the same, you have to realise that even though concieously you’re not thinking about the war, subconcieously that’s probably all that’s going through your head.
drshorty
July 13, 2010 at 11:15 pm
It seems like you have identified your deployment as the time when things changed for you, so it seems reasonable that you are having a difficult time dealing with issues that came up for you there. A professional counselor can help you begin to sort through these things. Thank you for serving the citizens of your country and I wish you good health in the future.
melerine t
July 13, 2010 at 11:29 pm
My brother in law has that too. It is a form of depression, and it can raise havoc in your life. It is hard to go through. You need to get help, professional help. maybe medical doctor for drugs. and a shrink for the mental. get help. it wont get any better by its self. Please dont think its a joke, because its not.
silkbutterfly1973
July 13, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Check in with your local VA hospital to get this documented and start on the care and couselling you may need .
this is very real and you deserve treatment for something that could get worse if you dont get the help for it .
ragtad
July 13, 2010 at 11:46 pm
It may or may not be PTSD, it depends on what is triggering your crying jags. You may not be thinking about Iraq, but you may be watching a show with violence or just thought of a conversation you had while you were there. The chances for PTSD increase with the amount of time you spend in a hostile environment and with each expose to a life threatening event that you or that you have witnessed. It may not be PTSD at all, it may be good ol’ fashion depression. You may not have noticed it while overseas because the constant rushes of adrinalin in your system from being in such a high stress environment. Now that you have left your system needs to readjust to a “normal” life. Either way you may want to speak to one of your superiors or request a chance to see someone a your local troop medical center or community mental health office.
googleplex
July 14, 2010 at 12:14 am
what you just went through is a very high stress combat situation that most people can never even imagine. you very likely do have ptsd. you need to talk to your doctor and get some counseling. I for one, am very proud and thankful for your service to your country.
Sacarawits P
July 14, 2010 at 12:46 am
hmmm…odd. sometimes these subconcious traumas stick in our mind weather we realise it or not. its probably be a change for the system and now your back its all hitting. its good to get some cognitive behavioural therapy for stuff like this…cause that works with the subcious mind and changing your thinking. its a bit of work but it may help