Posted by torpedo on August 6, 2003, at 6:42:36
In reply to Re: Hello, and intro. » torpedo, posted by judy1 on August 5, 2003, at 20:06:25
Hi. I got out in 1988. I was really not diagnosed at all. I was refered because I was having suicidal thoughts. The "doc" gave me a book to read, and that was about all. Things continued to decline through out my time in service. I finally got to the end of my rope after I was discharged, and decided to go to the VA for help. I got talk therapy there, but they balked at medicating me. I spoke to a civilian therapist about three years ago, and finally decided to try the medical route. I could kick myself silly for resisting the idea of meds. If it wasn't for the macho rubbish, I could have started my recovery YEARS ago! I am making progress now. But, like I said...what a haul! Cheers!
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