Army Veteran Describes How He Learned To Love Himself Again
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Jenny used heroin and alcohol to try to cope with military sexual trauma and PTSD. Therapy, writing, and theater gave her healthier ways to address these issues, and sobriety empowered her to bring healing to others.
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Military Sexual Trauma, PTSD, Problems with DrugsDave didn’t notice how much his temperament changed after his Air Force deployment, but his wife and children did. Persuaded to seek help, he received treatment for anxiety disorder and discovered how beneficial therapy can be. “They want to offer you solutions,” says Dave, now a Veteran.
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Anger and Irritability, Family and Relationships, Stress and AnxietyAfter Mary left the Army and became a military spouse, the Veteran experienced feelings of depression and anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy and other tools for managing her symptoms have given her confidence that she can weather the low days, and outdoor activities like bird-watching lift her spirits.
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Depression, Stress and Anxiety, Transitioning From ServiceWhen Tiffany left the Army after sustaining an injury, she was in constant pain and felt deeply depressed. Therapy helped her regain her sense of self and become the example she wanted to be for her son. “My life has changed since I got mental health treatment,” she says.
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Physical Injury, PTSD, Depression, Transitioning From ServicePaul’s drinking and drug use cost him his marriage and friends. Therapy helped the Veteran face his problems, begin his healing journey, and refocus on giving to others. Golfing also provides some of the camaraderie he had been missing.
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Problems with Drugs, Problems with Alcohol, Family and RelationshipsAfter a troubled end to a promising Navy career, Manuel’s drug use led him to crime and a lengthy prison term. Now he’s hoping the story of his journey back to success will prove to other Veterans that change is possible for anyone.
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Financial and Legal Issues, Problems with Drugs, Family and Relationships, Student VeteransMarissa’s transition from active-duty service got off to a rough start, compounded by the death of a fellow Marine. Then therapy helped the Marine Corps Reservist strengthen her relationships and feel more connected.
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Family and Relationships, Transitioning From Service, Depression, Stress and AnxietyAfter initially resisting the idea of mental health support, Stefan actively sought the therapy that gave him tools to manage his TBI, PTSD, and bipolar disorder symptoms. “It directly translates into my life being happier,” the Marine Corps Veteran says.
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Bipolar Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Transitioning From Service, PTSD, Feeling on EdgeVietnam Veterans recount how hostile receptions at home kept them from talking about their service and its personal impact—and how their decisions to reach out for mental health treatment, years or decades later, made a difference in their lives.
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