What is the best way to go about getting help with P.T.S.D in the military?

Question

I am in the military satationed in South Korea. I am unable to sleep much, I bearly eat, and I have no real care about my life. I am not thinking about hurting myself or others. Because of that I feel I am lower on the list to be helped. I am not on medication because I dont have a doctor to perscibe Meds. I drink to fall asleep and to relax. My mind is always running. I have a very bad memory now and i have night mares and I am told that I stare off in to space during the day. It is so bad that my wife tried to wake me up one night and I pushed her so hard that she fell of the bed. When I awoke I was covered in sweat and had no memory of doing it. I need help but the help I am getting from the army is just enough to check the block and say they tried but that is of no real help. Any advise would be great.

Answer 1

My husband was in the AF. I know it's not the same, but none the less it's still military. You can't keep going this way. You need to talk to your commanding officer and tell he/she whats been happening. It doesnt matter how severe it is. They should be more then willing to help. Lord know's my brother almost got disharged, all because he wouldnt seek help. Then one day blew up on an officer. After they realized he needed med's, they put him on them. Is there hospital or clinic on the base your at? If there is, someone there should beable to treat you. If not, you need to find somewhere over there that your insurance will cover, so you can get the help you need. All I know, is that if you keep going the way you are. Your body is going to shut down on you. I would suggest, if noting else work's. Find a hospital over there and see what they can do. Good Luck and God Bless You.

Answer 2

What do you consider PTSD is? A contagious disorder? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. You can develope this after experiencing a annoying or disturbing enjoy. Such as Combat. If you become a member of the Military, and are deployed, totally most likely, you will have a well danger of setting up PTSD. Causes: Deployment to a nation that needs to kill you. Very Stressful and Traumatic. Don't concentrate to " Apples Fritters" Doesn't topic if you're wimpy or now not. To watch your Buddy get his head shot off, is annoying, wimp or now not. To see your possess leg blown off, annoying, wimpy or now not.

Answer 3

Have you tried contacting the Veteran's Administration? They have people who could help you with your case.

My husband has PTSD and he received a lot of help from them. He still sees them.

I don't know if the VA has clinics in South Korea, but perhaps you can contact their office to find out how they can help you.