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RainDog

(28,784 posts)
49. hugs to you
Tue Jul 22, 2014, 04:58 PM
Jul 2014

compassion to you - there's a lot more I can say, but for now, just these things.

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I hope you find peace, my brother. Scuba Jul 2014 #1
+ Ed Suspicious Jul 2014 #18
Plus 1 nt MrScorpio Jul 2014 #35
Well, even if you aren't looking for them, here's some words of encouragement and support. MADem Jul 2014 #2
Sorry Scarsdale Jul 2014 #14
You might want to cut/delete this and repost it to the OP. MADem Jul 2014 #51
All the best Turbineguy Jul 2014 #3
I am glad you are better. hollysmom Jul 2014 #4
I hope you have continuing support. Jim__ Jul 2014 #5
Did something similar back in '75. Still here, thank the Gods. riqster Jul 2014 #6
Hey I'm 66 heaven05 Jul 2014 #7
I'm 66 as well Fortinbras Armstrong Jul 2014 #71
grandad was right heaven05 Jul 2014 #72
I agree with you. Fortinbras Armstrong Jul 2014 #74
I hope you keep fighting get the red out Jul 2014 #8
Glad you got help. democrank Jul 2014 #9
I have no idea what to say. scmoore120 Jul 2014 #10
I am glad the VA was able AsahinaKimi Jul 2014 #11
glad you're here to tell us... handmade34 Jul 2014 #13
Thank you for sharing. lovemydog Jul 2014 #12
Peace to you and your family.... magical thyme Jul 2014 #15
I am so glad you were able to be helped by the VA and come to realize mnhtnbb Jul 2014 #16
anniversaries are hell awoke_in_2003 Jul 2014 #63
You are never alone, some very kind sensitive people here, we are with you too. Stuart G Jul 2014 #17
........ daleanime Jul 2014 #19
Please, continue to share..you will help yourself and many more. mountain grammy Jul 2014 #20
Glad you are still with us. I rarely look at people's names here although I keep reminding Dustlawyer Jul 2014 #21
Sending you encouragement Sanity Claws Jul 2014 #22
Sometimes, words fail. IdaBriggs Jul 2014 #23
Wishing you joy and peace. Hugs. 840high Jul 2014 #24
PTSD lasts until it is processed. Sometimes the emotions just boil to the surface. hue Jul 2014 #25
Good for you to open up and MAN did this come at the right time for me... randys1 Jul 2014 #26
This touched me so deeply libodem Jul 2014 #27
glad you're still with us. Your experience may help others rurallib Jul 2014 #28
Thank you, Victor. Rozlee Jul 2014 #29
take care of yourself and best of luck with your treatment ! nt steve2470 Jul 2014 #30
. progressoid Jul 2014 #31
You have been to hell and almost back Sheepshank Jul 2014 #32
We walk a fine line. peace13 Jul 2014 #33
Got your back Botany Jul 2014 #34
Keep on truckin' DoBotherMe Jul 2014 #36
You are loved, remember that. I wish you peace in your heart and your mind. nt Fla Dem Jul 2014 #37
Thank you for sharing. Even this post may be the instrument that helps another go through what jwirr Jul 2014 #38
sounds like there's a big hole where Victor use to be florida08 Jul 2014 #39
Glad you're still here--I hope things turn around for you. TwilightGardener Jul 2014 #40
As a bipolar person I empathize AndreaCG Jul 2014 #41
Glad you pulled-through. Welcome back to DU. appal_jack Jul 2014 #42
I'm glad you're ok - TBF Jul 2014 #43
I wish you peace. MadrasT Jul 2014 #44
Thom Hatrmann florida08 Jul 2014 #45
Good for him...maybe it will encourage others to seek help. Lochloosa Jul 2014 #46
I visited my dad in the pysch ward when I was 14 Skittles Jul 2014 #47
your kids and your wife need you. Your parents, too. lululu Jul 2014 #48
hugs to you RainDog Jul 2014 #49
You are so not alone in your plight and I thank the stars that you came to your senses when you DocwillCuNow Jul 2014 #50
If you're on any sort of psych drugs, they will blunt your feelings Warpy Jul 2014 #52
Glad to see you back lunasun Jul 2014 #53
Glad we are able to read your words. TNNurse Jul 2014 #54
I don't pretend Coyote_Bandit Jul 2014 #55
Not just Vets but others understand also. I wish you glinda Jul 2014 #56
War War War shadowmayor Jul 2014 #57
Sounds as if you are reacting like a normal human being... nikto Jul 2014 #58
I wish you healing and peace of mind. I am glad you are here. Squinch Jul 2014 #59
((victor)) blondie58 Jul 2014 #60
I'm Not A Vet... My Dad Was... But... The Only Thing I've Ever Seen Work... For What It's Worth... WillyT Jul 2014 #61
I'm so glad that you are OK and have learned techniques to help you. Maraya1969 Jul 2014 #62
((Victor)) Iwillnevergiveup Jul 2014 #64
PTSD is forever, but you can survive it. alfredo Jul 2014 #65
Mental Health professionals do not believe that PTSD is necessicarily forever. Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 2014 #67
One still has to have reality checks from time to time. Am I reacting to the hear and now, or alfredo Jul 2014 #75
PTSD *is* the symptoms. If one no longer ever experiences the symptoms, one Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 2014 #77
I guess my issue is with the term cured. I was in remission with Crohn's, but I still had the alfredo Jul 2014 #78
OK, yeah, it is generally believed that there is no "cure" for PTSD. Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 2014 #79
Thank you. We still don't know enough about the brain to cure the effects of experience. alfredo Jul 2014 #80
As a vet I have been there... KBlagburn Jul 2014 #66
Just think of all of the people who wished they had your problems urbuddha Jul 2014 #68
It is better to feel pain than feel nothing. alfredo Jul 2014 #76
One day at a time - one day at a time intaglio Jul 2014 #69
I'm thankful you're better. Does your wife have the support Ilsa Jul 2014 #70
Thank you, appreciate so much you took the time to write your experience for everyone. Sunlei Jul 2014 #73
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