PTSD And then some

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hangingon

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I am a 17 year guard member. Joined in 2000. I have 10 years of AGR and deployment service. I was sexualy assaulted in 2003 at an AT, and again in 2007 while I was traveling with a pre mob team. I kept it a secret until 2012. Around 2010 I started to see my primary care giver for anxiety and depression, headache, trouble sleeping, pain in my joints and gastro problems. I assumed it was me and eventually I would be fine. I then went in and out of therapy. I continue to go currently. I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2012, I had an amazing therapist that I could open up and talk about anything. Unfortunately the office stopped taking tri care. I went to the VA a couple of times, but didn't connect with a good one again until about three months ago. Last year during my PHA I guess I admitted in my PHA (can't remember)that I had PTSD. I have this feeling that I am about to get med boarded. Recently I have been going to a ton of doctors appointments. I'm trying my darndest to fix me. Recently I have been diagnosed with crohns. Chronic miagranes, and I have been going to physical therapy for chronic joint pain, my PT thinks it is nerve related.

I finally filed restricted reports in 2015. And they have done an LOD for the assaults. I also have two LODs for my knees and hips (I went to an emergency room twice after my last two APFTs with an enormous amount of pain.

I have a temp profile for migraines, crohns and my joints.

Recently I have been moved out of my position that I have been at for years. And someone told me I need to have my "paperwork" in order. I'm scared, and I don't know what to do. I've never done anything else and have no other way to support my children. Any advice would be helpful. I feel lost, exhausted and scared.
 
Most importantly, take care of yourself. You said you connected with a good therapist 3 months ago. Talk to him/her about your concerns. Remember many thousands of people have been through the MEB process and survived and thrived again. The "not knowing" was/is scary to many people. But the certainty is that you love your kids and your will make it work. Continue in therapy, talk about your fears, feeling lost and exhausted.
 
hangingon said:
I am a 17 year guard member. Joined in 2000. I have 10 years of AGR and deployment service. I was sexualy assaulted in 2003 at an AT, and again in 2007 while I was traveling with a pre mob team. I kept it a secret until 2012. Around 2010 I started to see my primary care giver for anxiety and depression, headache, trouble sleeping, pain in my joints and gastro problems. I assumed it was me and eventually I would be fine. I then went in and out of therapy. I continue to go currently. I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2012, I had an amazing therapist that I could open up and talk about anything. Unfortunately the office stopped taking tri care. I went to the VA a couple of times, but didn't connect with a good one again until about three months ago. Last year during my PHA I guess I admitted in my PHA (can't remember)that I had PTSD. I have this feeling that I am about to get med boarded. Recently I have been going to a ton of doctors appointments. I'm trying my darndest to fix me. Recently I have been diagnosed with crohns. Chronic miagranes, and I have been going to physical therapy for chronic joint pain, my PT thinks it is nerve related.

I finally filed restricted reports in 2015. And they have done an LOD for the assaults. I also have two LODs for my knees and hips (I went to an emergency room twice after my last two APFTs with an enormous amount of pain.

I have a temp profile for migraines, crohns and my joints.

Recently I have been moved out of my position that I have been at for years. And someone told me I need to have my "paperwork" in order. I'm scared, and I don't know what to do. I've never done anything else and have no other way to support my children. Any advice would be helpful. I feel lost, exhausted and scared.
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Welcome to the PEB Forum! :)

Indeed, @chaplaincharlie gave some very good and sound insights in my opinion!

As such, never default acceptance to any unfavorable actions. Fight then continue to fight some more until receipt of your desired outcome(s). Take care and I pray for favorable results throughout your ordeal. Peace!

Thus, I quite often comment that "possessing well-informed knowledge is truly a powerful equalizer!"

Best Wishes!
 
I knew sooner or later that the MEB process was going to start. From getting back from a deployment in 2015, my health started declining. With numerous profiles, the medical system shined a spotlight on me and I received a call stating I've been on X amount of profiles for x amount of days within a year/2 year time frame. I tried to get better so I could reclass, but after not being able to reclass (not medical related), I knew my career was ending. That is when I start preparing for transitioning. I attended the Soldier for Life classes, attended job fairs to get the feel of how the civilian job market worked, and I got my resume done. I practiced applying to jobs to see whether my resume was worthy. All before the MEB process started. Give yourself time to build yourself up "IF" you were to be getting med boarded. Set yourself up to taking 2 successful paths, so you can continue supporting your family if you are faced to change directions. It's scary at first, but your confidence will strengthen. Hopefully this helps.
 
Bigsink said:
I knew sooner or later that the MEB process was going to start. From getting back from a deployment in 2015, my health started declining. With numerous profiles, the medical system shined a spotlight on me and I received a call stating I've been on X amount of profiles for x amount of days within a year/2 year time frame. I tried to get better so I could reclass, but after not being able to reclass (not medical related), I knew my career was ending. That is when I start preparing for transitioning. I attended the Soldier for Life classes, attended job fairs to get the feel of how the civilian job market worked, and I got my resume done. I practiced applying to jobs to see whether my resume was worthy. All before the MEB process started. Give yourself time to build yourself up "IF" you were to be getting med boarded. Set yourself up to taking 2 successful paths, so you can continue supporting your family if you are faced to change directions. It's scary at first, but your confidence will strengthen. Hopefully this helps.
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thanks so much for the support. I am patiently waiting for my PEB results. Continuing to read and try to educate myself. Best wishes to you as well.
 
Warrior644 said:
Welcome to the PEB Forum! :)

Indeed, @chaplaincharlie gave some very good and sound insights in my opinion!

As such, never default acceptance to any unfavorable actions. Fight then continue to fight some more until receipt of your desired outcome(s). Take care and I pray for favorable results throughout your ordeal. Peace!

Thus, I quite often comment that "possessing well-informed knowledge is truly a powerful equalizer!"

Best Wishes!
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Thank you so much for sharing. I very much appreciate the support.
 
chaplaincharlie said:
Most importantly, take care of yourself. You said you connected with a good therapist 3 months ago. Talk to him/her about your concerns. Remember many thousands of people have been through the MEB process and survived and thrived again. The "not knowing" was/is scary to many people. But the certainty is that you love your kids and your will make it work. Continue in therapy, talk about your fears, feeling lost and exhausted.
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Thank you so much. I still continue therapy, it does help.
 
I'm glad you are making progress!
 
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