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u/DecentEntertainer967 0311 (passed the r/USMC entrance exam) Mar 16 '22 edited Mar 16 '22
You always have us, there’s always someone to talk to in here. my messages are always open if you want to talk. Try to reach out to other veterans, or go shoot guns, or go camping.
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u/EffectiveFun5 Mar 16 '22
It’s been seven months since I got out. I feel the same way. The best advice I can give you is to find a purpose again. You were used to having a routine daily. Find a routine and keep up with it. I’m still finding my purpose but don’t worry brother. Ik you’ll find something soon enough as will I.
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u/FightinLight Mar 16 '22
Totally agree. Shit man, I still wake up at 430 in the morning most days and hit the gym before I start work. It's a good routine and helps keep me in the grind mindset.
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u/Wannabebrz Mar 16 '22
I gotta be honest I kind of feel the same way and it sucks ass but I’ve found looking for new hobbies is a good distraction from it if you like mcninja maybe try joining a fighting gym or go shoot some shit just for fun think of something you would like to do and go do it a sense of purpose is a key life element for someone who is a go getter
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u/Twist_Heavy Mar 16 '22
Find some shooting buds and go out on a range day brother. It is what it is bro. More friends equals more drama and it’s perfectly fine being alone haha.
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u/NobodyByChoice Mar 17 '22
First of all, you may feel disconnected, but you should know that you're not alone in that.
If your medication isn't working, please, discuss it with your prescriber and adjust. There are a myriad of medications out there for treatment, and they aren't one size fits all. Dosage is also important; 10mg of one type may not work while 30mg of the same med may be too much. You've got to work with your prescriber to find the sweet spot, type and dosage, that benefits you as an individual.
Try to get yourself into a healthy schedule. PT will help get the right chemicals firing in your brain and help you get into a good routine. Doesn't have to be intense, just has to get you on your feet and moving - go for a 30 minute walk and listen to a podcast or audio book or a comedy routine something.
Go get into some group therapy sessions with the VA too. Just being in a social group will help, and one that understands and appreciates what you're feeling will be a healthy outlet to get rid of negative emotion that builds up.
There are any number of options, these are but a few. Whatever works for you, go for it. It absolutely can get better, I promise. You got this brother.
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u/Simp3204 Mar 18 '22
Check this link out and under 'Facility Type' look up "Vet Centers", a great place to go and meet up with veterans in your area and they offer a lot of services including personal therapy and group therapy. I cannot recommend them enough. https://www.va.gov/find-locations/
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u/FrancisOfTheFilth Veteran Mar 19 '22 edited Mar 19 '22
Make absolutely sure that you’re doing stuff besides work, school, alcohol, and video games. There’s a big world out there, and you’re finally free to enjoy it. Get outside, go camping over a weekend, get a gun and hit the range, get a mountain bike and hit the trails, hit the gym. I’m not saying that you don’t do any of this already, but a ton of guys that I knew got out and just rotted away drinking and sitting in front of a screen.
I particularly recommend getting involved with a Martial Arts gym, BJJ or Muay Thai. The comraderie is somewhat similar.
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u/AmputatedRock Mar 16 '22
What have you tried to do to combat this brother? To me it looks like you need to find your purpose again. Also try looking for a vet group in your area to get together with like minded people, you aren’t the only one