http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/ Combat Vets with PTSD - A place for comb Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:22:21 GMT Rick http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9036 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9036 ... Good info to share with all the troops!!!!!!!!!! Sgt Rick Subj: [VeteranIssues] VA Claims process Sent from the Internet From: indythinker@... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:27:18 GMT russredhawk http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9035 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9035 THIS SONG HAS GIVEN ME MUCH COMFORT, I HOPE IT MINISTERS TO YOU AS WELL. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1jooAxDgWI Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:54:03 GMT mfrris http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9033 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9033 Hi, I rarey respond to emails on this site, but I wanted you to know that you need to be patient. I am a Vietnam vet with extreme PTSD as well, and I am on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:23:20 GMT srmuzyka1 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9032 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9032 I have recently joined this group, for support and insight into this disorder. My hubby served in Desert Storm and apparently had the same problems he has now Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:10:57 GMT erinholden85 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9031 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9031 i came home yesterday and saw that he had been looking at furniture and places to live on craigslist so i asked him. he says he's just not happy and that it Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:18:29 GMT Paul http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9030 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9030 Sounds like you need a hug. So here is a cyber one. Oh what the heck you stand by your man when no one else will so here is one for the both of you.   I only Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:34:00 GMT parasitesof.themind http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9029 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9029 I know a lot about EMDR -- used it in my own healing and have read extensively about its use in the VA population because I'm launching a PTSD advocacy Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:26:36 GMT Keith http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9028 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9028 At least he went to the counseling session AND set up an appointment for EMDR. Encourage him to keep the appointments, the more he goes the less intimidating Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:19:30 GMT erinholden85 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9027 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9027 all day he acted like he was coming, then at the last minute changed his mind, said he wasn't in the mood. i got really upset and left because i was already Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:55:45 GMT Suzanne http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9026 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9026 I have heard of it, in fact, it was recommended for my vet by a social worker I knew...we did not try it however, as my vet seems to be improving. Let us know Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:35:48 GMT erinholden85 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9025 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9025 does anyone know anything about this. the counselor we are seeing tonight (and i'm hoping my husband will choose him for counseling for the ptsd) uses this Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:30:13 GMT erinholden85 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9024 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9024 he left for his support group meeting and took his uniform with him for tomorrow "just in case" he doesn't come home. before he left i asked him if he thought Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:37:03 GMT b.gaines82 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9023 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9023 I would really emphasize the fact that this counselor has "been there" and isn't going to judge him for anything. Point out that he specializes in combat PTSD, Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:33:55 GMT Keith http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9022 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9022 That counselor sounds like a Godsend. Your husband should be agreeable since the counselor is a combat veteran and he can identify with him. Vets tend to Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:28:15 GMT erinholden85 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9021 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/combatvetswithptsd/message/9021 Well I guess you could say I hit my breaking point today. I called an made and appointment for "marriage" counseling, although I'm not sure he will go. If not