My Dysthymic disorder question
So here I sit, trying to pick up the phone to call the VA. A friend on Facebook trying to motivate me. But I hesitate. Why? I have no idea. So I'll tell a bunch of strangers first, and see if the...
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Paperman I really wish you would heed the advice of those who told you to get help immediately. The truth is trying to file a claim will possibly bring out some memories and emotions that you are not...
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iwebman wrote:The truth is trying to file a claim will possibly bring out some memories and emotions that you are not to deal with yet.... Also I don't know if your friend told you but if you file a...
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Do you have any family you could call?How about your priest or rabbi? Your life is not over if you walk down the street you may see others who have it worse than you.It is memorial day you did your...
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First off, PLEASE listen to the folks on this board. We are all in the same boat and let me tell ya, you have lucked out dude! you have found the ONE PLACE where you can get the info you need to start...
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ggold7211 wrote:Do you have any family you could call?How about your priest or rabbi? I used to have family I could call. We don't talk anymore. Even when we did, I wouldn't talk to them about this.
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I just called the DAV office. The lady took my number and said the guy would call me back. Phone call was less than 2 minutes and still made me nauseous.
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Stop thinking about disability... Get your DD214 and go to the ER like Medic suggested.
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If I did it that way, with the thoughts in my head, they'd not let me leave...which means I'd not be able to get to my job, which means no rent money and thus no place to live. Since going to a job...
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Paper im glad you finally made a call. If thats the way that makes you more comfortable, go that route. Just get it done. im glad to hear you are at least able to get up and moving and keep going to...
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Thanks for Ur service Paper! After being a Gulf War Era veteran I was discharged under a psychiatrist care back in 1995. Talking to a shrink at least calmed down my suicidal ideations some for me...
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CALL 1-800-273-8255 IMMEDIATELY !!!!!! "DO NOT HESITATE". Your mental health is too important to you and those who care about you. Please, Please do not do anything irrational. There is help out...
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I've tried to reply to this thread several times over the last few days. Most of my replies were thoughts I'm pretty sure no one wants to hear. And they do not include things everyone seems to want to...
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Well I called. Or rather they called me. I went to their website and did the "live chat" option. The local people are supposed to call me Monday. I don't know what good it will do, but I guess I'll...
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They just called. I have an appointment on August 12.
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Sounds good about your appointment. I am glad for you. While you are waiting, try to be easy on yourself and be nice to yourself. Relax and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.
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Evidently, they want me in sooner. The guy called me back right after I posted here, saying the doc would rather I come in this Tuesday. I can't say I'm surprised. When I'm truly honest about what's...
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I went to the appointment today. Just as I suspected, she wanted to lock me up -- put me in "the hospital." I told her that wasn't going to happen, unless her goal was to accelerate my plans to take...
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Paperman, I've been right there where you are at many times. I found this VBN board 8 years ago and these people on here are hero's. I get on here when I feel the lowest which is almost every other...
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The more time I have to think since my initial filing, the more screwed up I realize I am. It's recently occurred to me that I gave two additional "issues" to bring up to the docs, likely caused by or...
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