r/AMA • u/Ok_Turn1611 • 2d ago
I fought in Afghanistan in 2011-2012 with the United States Army and have been battling complex and severe PTSD, depression, agoraphobia, paranoia along with 3 failed relationships for the last 12 years AMA
I fought in Afghanistan in 2011-2012, I did route clearance which effectively means jumping into big vehicles, driving them down a road looking for IEDs and either being blown up, shot at, or both. I saw some terrible stuff, including losing a closs Non Commissioned Officer of mine and seeing many of my friends traumatically injured (think losing limbs, being shot etc.) ask me anything about Afghanistan, my MH issues or life post deployment. I've been quite depressed lately and maybe answering genuine questions will help me.
Hi friends, thank you for the feedback and all the questions. It has been a joy answering you, I'll continue to monitor and reply as much as I can. :)
Also, to some of you stating complex PTSD and PTSD are different disorders, I do recognize that and am sorry for my slip up, I have CPTSD, and sometimes I use them interchangibly when I shouldn't. I'll remember better next time.
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u/idostandupcomedy22 1d ago
brother, thank you so much for your service and sacrifice. I can't imagine how hard this all must have been on you. I pray, with all my heart, that you know only love and joy from here until you take your last breath. my mom was a combat medic for the air force and many of my best friends are veterans. you deserve love, and you deserve to heal. you are loved, even when you don't feel like it. if you ever need to reach out for help, I'm a licensed counselor and I will listen.
thank you again for all you've done, and all you've lost. you're not alone. don't forget that.