BalancedSoldier

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[BalancedSoldier @balancedsoldier]

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[BalancedSoldier @balancedsoldier]

@bannedtweet @PTSDchat_ @holisticff 😂😂😂

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@PTSDchat_ @holisticff Not at all. The amount of ppl that enter are between the ages of 18-25. Not many have had major life situations occur #ptsdchat

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@holisticff @PTSDchat_ For the ones that still have blinders on it could be difficult to see that door open #ptsdchat

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@holisticff @PTSDchat_ My role is to have them identify and draw from previous life situations. Make them realize that they’ve been through worse #ptsdchat

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@PTSDchat_ @holisticff Many tend to drift elsewhere if they have options. Others are aware of the big picture. Those that perpetuate that decisión are the ones that get devoured by the system. #ptsdchat

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@holisticff @PTSDchat_ And I’m sure that your intention was another when you signed. I’m certain that it took some extreme circumstances to redirect your focus to something else #ptsdchat

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@holisticff @bannedtweet @PTSDchat_ But not many understand that. They view goals as a given. Nothing is certain in this life #ptsdchat

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@holisticff @PTSDchat_ Resiliency is key. Those who are less resilient have a difficult time with the situation. #ptsdchat

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@PTSDchat_ @bannedtweet @holisticff That’s why many have a difficult time of letting go #ptsdchat

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@bannedtweet @PTSDchat_ @holisticff Agree. The system tends to be too rigid in that aspect. It’s a complicated machine who’s main objective is always the mission. Everything else is considered collateral damage #ptsdchat

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@holisticff @PTSDchat_ But what happens when the powers that be don’t value that? Or judge you on your latest shortcomings instead of your almost impecable resume? Many of my fellow Veterans still struggle with this #ptsdchat

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@bannedtweet @holisticff Well said! The same happens when we place our focus on the past (which is often associated with depression) #ptsdchat

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@PTSDchat_ @holisticff What I try to do in treatment is point out all the lessons that were present in that specific situation. The difficulty lies in removing the “emotional residue” that is attached to that experience. #ptsdchat

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@bannedtweet @holisticff How so? #ptsdchat

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@bannedtweet @PTSDchat_ @holisticff Failed expectations often lead to avoidance, anger and resentment. Mainly when we invest all of our energy in it #ptsdchat

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@PTSDchat_ @holisticff It could be as simple as choosing a career path and once you’re in the hands on portion realizing that it was not at all what you thought it was. It happens more than we know #ptsdchat

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@bannedtweet @PTSDchat_ @holisticff The military can be exactly that. Especially when you join for a specific reason #ptsdchat

[BalancedSoldier @balancedsoldier]

@PTSDchat_ @holisticff For those that probably “put all their eggs in that basket” it could feel like their whole worlds are tumbling down. For others it can open up other possible opportunities #ptsdchat