I served in the somalian war "black hawk down" and i have some memories that haunt me. I know it wasnt as bad as vietnam i get chills down my spine when people ask me about it. All i tell them is i have seen things that they cant even imagine in their worst nightmares. How can i forget these?
2006-09-30 18:34:46 · 21 answers · asked by gopackgo51 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder is usually best dealt with by seeing a psychiatrist or someone who deals in this phenomena (preferably an expert in psychotherapy) for such.
2006-09-30 18:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by For sure 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You won't forget. Like any other part of your life and what makes you YOU... it is now part of who you are. For some people sharing it with a loved one helps... with others finding other activities... but in the end you will never forget.
Your nightmares, visions, and tweaks in this world go away only when you replace them with something else. In my case, and others I know, having children and confiding in your mate helps... confiding these things will require you to tell the woman you love that you have done things she may never understand and even despise. But if she can support you in this and love you in spite of what you did, or did not do, then you will begin to feel better.
The greatest pain is feeling you must deal with your feelings alone... but if you can have help, a crutch if you will, you can heal faster. Do not try to forget... you won't... try to move forward and put your energy into family and things of a positive nature in your life. You will get results- you will see.
Semper Fidelis
2006-10-01 01:49:00 · answer #2 · answered by sunsetsrbest1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clue 1: If you had actually been involved in Somalia, you would have called it by it's actual name. In this case, I think you are eluding to Operation Restore Hope. No Soldier or Marine I knew would call it "somalian war."
Clue 2: 90%+ of your past posts speak about High School/Middle School questions and your involvement with the same. Specifically, you state you're in 8th grade.
You're a kid. Not a warrior.
Don't insult the Soldiers that died there.
Disgraceful.
2006-10-01 01:44:31 · answer #3 · answered by Robert 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I'd check out a few books on post-traumatic stress disorder from the library. Even if you don't have this condition, these books delve into war memories in detail. There are even some workbooks that address these kinds of memories.
2006-10-01 02:38:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a specialist that specializes in EMDR. (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) I went through it for several months myself as a results of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder brought on by my involvement in Desert Storm AND it also helped me greatly with childhood traumas as well.
Not many are practising this but if you can't find anyone and are interested, then e-mail me at krazykritik@yahoo.ca and I can give you the name of a doctor in Canada that would know who in your area practises EMDR.
It might sound crazy, but believe me, IT WORKS!
Other than that, I think you might be yanking my chain by the wording of this letter, but just in case you were telling the truth, I gave you that info.
If you are fooling around, then there is another type of mental therapy that people like you need.
Sorry if I'm wrong.
2006-10-01 01:45:48 · answer #5 · answered by krazykritik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in Iraq and I will forget then sh t it comes back if you find a way let me know people have not ask me about it for a while I take some meds the doc gave me they do help
2014-02-25 20:29:54 · answer #6 · answered by steve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't forget. It's part of who you are now. I'm sorry but to tell you anything else, for me, would be a lie. What you need to do now is move on. Always remember that part of your life but don't let it be the part of your life that you remember - make it just one of many memories of your life. Good luck!
2006-10-01 01:45:36 · answer #7 · answered by Kitkat Bar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a couple of suggestions hypnosis therapy or a therapist the specializes in post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
but i really doubt that you are who yousay you are, you are in 11th grade, you play basketball.
Don't lie about things like that, it is insulting to the brave men that were actually there experiencing the trauma of war.
you should go serve in Iraq and see whats its like if you want to be a veteran so bad as to lie about it.
2006-10-01 01:44:12 · answer #8 · answered by Fluffington Cuddlebutts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a vet you have lots of others that are the same as you. I hear there are places you can go & talk about what it was like. I know, I know you don't want to remember it but talk sometimes takes away the power that the memories have over you.
2006-10-01 01:44:02 · answer #9 · answered by ancestorhorse 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a lot of vets dont like to talk about their experiences,
but the negative energy builds up in a person's psyche
and body. try talking to other vets or even just
people who are sympathetic
2006-10-01 18:08:50 · answer #10 · answered by use 2b light 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋