Family members and friends are often the first to see anger, isolation and other signs that a Veteran may be experiencing a mental health challenge.
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Family and Relationships, Transitioning From Service, Spread the WordJoey, a Navy Veteran, knew he needed help managing his PTSD symptoms when he saw fear in his 3-year-old son’s eyes.
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Family and Relationships, Anger and IrritabilityA Veteran shares his story of substance use disorder, treatment and finding his place in the world after the Army.
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Stress and Anxiety, Problems with Alcohol, Homelessness, Financial and Legal IssuesTwo women Veterans suggest that confronting past trauma can help ease the anxiety associated with change and uncertainty.
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Stress and Anxiety, Student Veterans, Transitioning From ServiceShirley, an Army and Navy Veteran, hid her experiences of sexual harassment and assault attempts for years. But after seeking treatment for a physical health concern, she also found mental health support that addressed painful memories and helped her find herself again.
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Military Sexual Trauma, Stress and Anxiety, Transitioning From Service, Trouble SleepingTransitioning from the Navy into a politically divided world was not easy for Michael. He shares his story of experiencing depression and isolation after serving in Vietnam and then finding a new perspective that helped him create a life he loves.
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Family and Relationships, Depression, Transitioning From ServiceYears after a training injury, followed by posttraumatic stress disorder and other challenges, Brenda finds the support she needs through care specifically made to help women Veterans.
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PTSD, Nightmares, Physical Injury, Jobs and Employment, Financial and Legal Issues“I wish I would have done it sooner”: A Veteran’s story of seeking support from other Veterans and finding relief from memories of trauma.
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Anger and Irritability, Nightmares, Problems with Alcohol, Family and RelationshipsFor years after serving in the Navy, Valencia experienced the “anniversary effect,” which occurs when the date or even the season in which a trauma occurred triggers an unexpected emotional reaction — sometimes long after the event.
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Feelings of Hopelessness, Feeling on Edge, Depression, Stress and Anxiety
