I am a 10 year us military vet been to Afghanistan twice. I have a load of mental health problems, including being born with Asperger's(I learned to hide in my late teens by imitating normal ppl) I know Jesus is the only way and have tried my best to love and follow him for years. I have severe mental problems from my last time in Afghanistan. I often think of suicide as a way to escape this pain I can't help. I have major depression and feel so alone and helpless. Every time I try to reach out to family they only get mad and my wife only gets upset because I want to be alone sometimes. I have 0 friends. Just tired of being alone and having nobody. Tired of the nightmares. Tired of feeling like a freak. Tired of being a failure. Something really bad happened to me and just want to know there are other veterans out there or ppl that I can relate with and comfort each other and help each other according to scripture where Paul I think says to comfort the brethren in need... poor paraphrasing.
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Any Veterans with trauma or mental health problems?
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So, you have a wife. So, you have not been a totally incapable person, socially . . . I would think.
So, how to share with your wife, and enjoy doing this >
And God's word has things about how to relate in love as His family. So, have you been reading God's word and trusting Him to do with you what He means? ? ? ? ?
Oh, and by the way, you were imitating what you call "normal people"; but if you really got to know people, it is possible you would be surprised how many also have been imitating the ones they supposed were normal!
Ones hang out with peers,
because they fear jeers;
conforming for years,
hiding their tears.
And this is what they have in common > they do not know how to love. So, it is possible you have been blending in in order to be accepted by people who don't even know how to love. But with Jesus we can be changed and learn >
"'Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.'" (Matthew 11:28-30)
Jesus cares about you, and Jesus says, "learn from Me". And there is a good way to be quiet, so we can listen to people, while we personally share with God. God is not silent, but quiet and sensitive. So, be quiet, trusting Him.
I see a little challenge, here. There are people who don't want you trying to be with them; yet, on the other hand, your wife wants you to spend more time with her, perhaps????
So, how to share with your wife, and enjoy doing this >
All right - - so I would say you do not want to only put on an act with her. But no way can I tell you how God wants you to love your wife > this is to be discovered.
And God's word has things about how to relate in love as His family. So, have you been reading God's word and trusting Him to do with you what He means? ? ? ? ?
Oh, and by the way, you were imitating what you call "normal people"; but if you really got to know people, it is possible you would be surprised how many also have been imitating the ones they supposed were normal!
Ones hang out with peers,
because they fear jeers;
conforming for years,
hiding their tears.
And this is what they have in common > they do not know how to love. So, it is possible you have been blending in in order to be accepted by people who don't even know how to love. But with Jesus we can be changed and learn >
"'Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.'" (Matthew 11:28-30)
Jesus cares about you, and Jesus says, "learn from Me". And there is a good way to be quiet, so we can listen to people, while we personally share with God. God is not silent, but quiet and sensitive. So, be quiet, trusting Him.
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Wish I had the background to help. Your faith in God is a huge help in the long run. I searched and found a resource that might help when you need to talk to someone that really understands - which can get you over the hump when it's especially bad because civilians haven't been through what you have. Praying!
The Veterans Crisis Line
Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
The Veterans Crisis Line
Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
- Text 838255
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