Im embarrassed to mention this but I need help. I am having a very hard time dealing with things here......its a combination of seeing things and also my fiancee leaving me while I have been here just wishing I could get home to her everyday......Im getting to the point now were I can't take my mind off anything but what is bothering me and it is affecting my sleep, eating, and job performance. I leave for R&R in a week is there anyone I can talk to professionally that can help me and second if I reported back to my home base and checked into a mental health facility could I be court martialed or thrown in federal prison....I have only have 4 months left here but I am on month 9 and I am not well......please help if have any advise esspecially from military personnel
2007-02-18 23:01:20 · 16 answers · asked by armytrooper247 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
If you dont try to get help where your at now they may try to get you for malingering. You dont want to wait to get to your home base, dont jump your chain of command buddy, talk to someone where you are now, and keep going up the chain. If this doesnt resolve your issue then sure you can see a phsyc at your home base.....Remember, they wont send you to the brig or courtmartial you for seeking help, they save that for the people who dont seek help then snap..........The thing is to seek help according to regulations. USE YOUR CHAIN OF COMMAND and you cant go wrong.....
2007-02-18 23:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by Vincent 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well you can choose one of us "neighbors" who can only give you information on how "we" would handle a situation, some of us have emails. Talking with some member of your family would help, maybe even skype. Lots of guys are coming home with PTSD, just in case that's what you were asking about, and when guys come home they find a group of guys who have been deployed and talk things out with them as they know more than others what you are experiencing. The VA would be your contact. There are several who help soldiers with medical and mental help issues, a place to live, etc. and you can reach them on the internet. I don't know which city or state you'd be coming home to, which would be your closest facility to get an appointment, nor do I know how difficult it would be to get that approved. Let me repeat, guys who have been where you are are your best contact now. When you come home and if you feel you need to talk something out then a psychologist is your answer (a non-doctor), but if you need medication you could contact a psychiatrist (an MD). Here we have a VA hospital. Perhaps it's your fiancee leaving that's the problem, and we here in YA can help you understand what's going on. Gary Senise (from tv) has an organization that works with veterans, he's on the net. Just talk with your buddies, they've been where you are, and they're your brothers.
2015-12-24 09:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello and first let me say Thank You, now I'm going to say you have got to seek help immediately. Dont wait till you get your R&R. I'm assuming you have a doctor available eh? Go to them today tell them EXACTLY what is going on. We all appreciate what you do and yeah its a hard job. This is not a career chosen easily. At times I am sure you feel as if you fail , you've failed all of America. You haven't, your failing only yourself and your Fiancee. But weakness and failing doesn't come from saying " I'm sick right now physically or mentally, I need help" Instead it is failure to yourself to say " I don't want anyone to know so I'll continue on this way and get worse". Your not doing yourself, your Fiancee, or your country any good while your in this state of mind. Just go to the Doctor IMMEDIATELY and take the rest one step at a time. Here's to a healthy and happier you!!!! God Bless
2007-02-18 23:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by Angel B 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Id go to the army's mental health. Its a start. Then if they cant offer you adequate assistance, then ask to be able to see a civilian mental health doctor.
The fight youre going to have to battle with is going to be how gung ho the army is about desertion in wartime.
They will make it feel like you just dont want to fight when everyone else has to.
It really does take somethign drastic to get out of the army, and they always use the same excuse. Everyone has ot do it, so you must to.
I dont see no easy way out for you soldier.
what I would say is since its only 4 months, push through it.
Do this for your future. Try to take out the positive.
Do your time, 4 months is 100 days. youve earned an honourable discharge. youve earned the ability to put that on your resume for any job you get in the future.
Look into meditation, and prayer, because thats all that can defend you from this mess that Bush has made out of this.
If you had more than 4 months to go, my response would be different, because youll get 2 weeks R&R, and youll go to Kuwait for about 3 more weeks, so in reality you only have about 9 weeks in the box left.
You can do 9 weeks. Its basic all over again.
Then everything is easy from there. My best advice it to try to keep busy. Volunteer for details,devote all your time toyour work, because your mind is your own worst enemey right now. It will help pass the time if you are working dawn till dusk.
My salute to you for your service, my sympathy for your pain, but sometimes we get into these situations and the best we can do is make the most out of it. Thats what I figure.
Where everyone not there goes on their daily routine, you are proving yourself an american HERO!
your life does mean something...means more than the politicians fighting over what to do?
you are the best that is in us all, and dont forget that. And every day you wake up, nomatter what law passes, nomatter what politicians or reporters say, you remind everyone what Duty and honour is, and how precious our ideals are.
And your bravery is uncomparable, your patriotism undeniable.
And it is a beautiful thing to see.
Count the days buddy, and stay positive!!!!
Pray and have Faith, and GOD will take care of your future
All the way!
2007-02-18 23:21:52 · answer #4 · answered by writersbIock2006 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-09-29 07:52:42 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rpoblem is that you're a decent human being and you're shocked at how cruel life can be. Accept this as normal - if you weren't would we really want people like in the army?
Please go and discuss this with your doctor. You do not, and I repeat this, do not want to come out into civilian life with these issues.
My son was in the army too and he suffered from post traumatic stress. It was horrific and it only materialised after he left the army. Please do what you can to get help, now.
All the best. And remember - you're a good man.
2007-02-18 23:47:41 · answer #6 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will not be put into jail for admitting yourself into mental health facillity. Alot of soldiers go and talk to mental health to deal with certain issues while on active duty. Dont feel like you are the only one that admits themselves. Go and enjoy your R&R.
2007-02-18 23:37:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a counselor. They are available to you even where you are stationed. Why are you not talking to your superior? They will be able to help you out. But I can be relatively sure that you will not be sent home because you miss your little girlfriend. My advise to you would be to stay busy. Don't ruin your life and you will be surprised how fast you get over you little bad spell.
2007-02-18 23:46:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't wait until you go on R&R - get help NOW! Go to your command.
Your fiancee left you while you were deployed? That's awful. She doesn't deserve you.
2007-02-19 04:21:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Realistically - I wish you all of the best of luck!
Being realistic again - I would suggest you desert - then absolutely demand the same penalty that George W. Bush got for Deserting - "an Honorable Discharge"!
I am certain that you would have the support of millions of Americans!!!!!!!
2007-02-19 00:09:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋