i hope this is in the right spot;if not please move it to the corre4ct one for me. the last month,weeks have really been bad on me. i have not been able to sleep,the depression is really bad,the doc increased my ptsd meds. thern i have to take pain meds for the knees and back all the time. i get so paniced in public,and the heart starts beating off the scale. i just want get home to my safe zone.the nerves are shakey all the time now.i have problems sleeping now,even with trazadone. that why i'am writting this now. it is 12:30 am on wed. and i can't sleep.the nightmares have come back lately. i got my c-file from the seattle office,read about the acciedent that happened in cuba to my buddy,had all the pictures and everything.rosie,my friend stepped on a landmine there. i thought with meds and therepy it would go away;but it really doesn't. i have a therepy every month. for me out in public is real hard to cope.the doctor i ahve now for the last year has gotten me on the right meds from the first doc i had. there are days i feel in a daze when i am out. i have problems consentrating,remembering,not able to finish task some times. i take 10 different meds to get through the day and night... it really is hard!when i watch tv,i try not to watch the news any more,just depressing. well that was my 2 cents for the night. i guess i needed to blow off steam,but i know i am not whole or will i ever be??
semper fi
danny

Thanks for starting this topic. We always welcome new posts.

The best approach is to begin working with a Counselor at a local Vet Center. That works as a first step.

Joeseph...I went to an agent orange screening a few weeks ago..found out that much has ot change...diabetes and some cancers are the only conditions the VA feels are related to AO..having worked on aircraft which dropped napalm bombs I figured some of my med problems were caused by AO..there had to be some residue on and in the jets...I did all sheetmetal and contol surfaces repairs which ment I would have breathed in this ****...
I currently have a SS claim in the works for disability and have Binder and Binder representing me...if approved for this, and I haveover 500 pages of med records, it will be retro back to July '08...these pages don't include what I now have in VA psych info...
Let's keep talking and helping eachother...it is all about persistance and finding and getting what we deserve..I tell eveyone I meet who have been in amy branch of military, to do the research and start with Military.com...we have to fight for many benefits but there is alot that's offered and we need to take it...we deserve it...

What is it that you're asking in this message/post? You talk about your C-file, so is it an increase in a VA rating for PTSD? If you're asking how to get an increase in your PTSD rating, you'll need documentation as to how PTSD has impacted your life and the likelihood of recovery. Thats is... if you are already rated for PTSD... that means that the "stressor" has already been proven to your military service.

The statements must come from a doctor, preferrably a Psychiatrist. I was seeing a private Psychiatrist and he signed the statement that I wrote. He diagnosed my PTSD, established the NEXUS to my military service, and made a statement as to the likelihood of my recovery. He agreed with my statement 100%.

I was a combat veteran of Vietnam, 2 Purple Hearts, and went through the 1968 Tet Offensive. Obviously the "stressor" was apparent. HOWEVER, the most important part, after that, was how my psychological problems impacted my life, socially and industrially. Then, a statement as to the likelihood of recovery.

Thats what it takes.

And, you asked, "will I ever get better"? If you have full-blown PTSD, no, the likelihood of recovery is nil. Its bad news, but something you'll have for your lifetime. It never get better. Try to find something that keeps you busy and that you, kind of, like to do. Its not easy... and, no I haven't been able to do it yet... even after 40 years of the problem. Many days, I wished that I didn't survive my combat experiences. Glad I sold my guns... or, I would be history now. And, maybe that would be best.

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Originally posted by 15998712:
i hope this is in the right spot;if not please move it to the corre4ct one for me. the last month,weeks have really been bad on me. i have not been able to sleep,the depression is really bad,the doc increased my ptsd meds. thern i have to take pain meds for the knees and back all the time. i get so paniced in public,and the heart starts beating off the scale. i just want get home to my safe zone.the nerves are shakey all the time now.i have problems sleeping now,even with trazadone. that why i'am writting this now. it is 12:30 am on wed. and i can't sleep.the nightmares have come back lately. i got my c-file from the seattle office,read about the acciedent that happened in cuba to my buddy,had all the pictures and everything.rosie,my friend stepped on a landmine there. i thought with meds and therepy it would go away;but it really doesn't. i have a therepy every month. for me out in public is real hard to cope.the doctor i ahve now for the last year has gotten me on the right meds from the first doc i had. there are days i feel in a daze when i am out. i have problems consentrating,remembering,not able to finish task some times. i take 10 different meds to get through the day and night... it really is hard!when i watch tv,i try not to watch the news any more,just depressing. well that was my 2 cents for the night. i guess i needed to blow off steam,but i know i am not whole or will i ever be??
semper fi
danny

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This is THE place to go. If you have any questions, go ahead and place them here. All are welcome!!!

I am in group therapy and it is not what I expected it to be. We have a booklet and do homework from it. It is called "Cognitive Processing Theray" veteran/military version. Has anyone else gone thru this or even heard of it???

There are a wide variety of treatments for PTSD, including medications, therapy, group work and a lot of personal insight. Make sure to get as much help as you can as quickly as possible.

The longer PTSD goes on, the worse it can get.