Recovering solider

[chinatown]

I have just come back from the Ukrane and have been in Iraq also. The images of my unit getting injured by Claymore and C4 will live with me forever.

Just last night the images were in my head and watching a squad member who I can only call shauny, getting shot so badly that he couldnt make the final push, we were totaly dominated in the field.

Not sure what to do about it, I have tried meeting with the old squad but they are hit with the same problems.

 

[Soulwings]

Get help.

It sounds like you have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Lots of soldiers have it... and not many know what to do about it.

Seek out a therapist who knows how to do EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing). Here is an article about it if you want to read.

I'm not a therapist/pdoc, but I am a psych major and have been recently reading about PTSD and EMDR... EMDR has helped with memories that regular talk-therapy can't help with...

...I don't know if it's for you, but it is at least something to read up on.

 

[bubblefish]

I agree with SoulWings. If possible, I would try to seek professional help. As a soldier, you should be able to access that through your unit. They can help you to work through the memories and find ways to handle this

As for the type of therapy, it is completely up to you and what works. EMDR while helpful for some, isn't always good for others. It depends on you and your personality.

I think what is more important is just looking around if possible - finding a counsellor/therapist that you feel comfortable and who can help you.

 

[BobW188]

Did you notice that CF has a "Military" section down in the careers and professions section? If you haven't already done so, you might also put your post there.

 

[Criada]

Can't add a lot to the advice you have been given. You do sound as though some kind of professional help is needed... look around and see what's available. And.. look after yourself...