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Posted by six 5.0 (Member # 3153) on :
 
Wsup all…

So, I know we have some Vets, firefighters, EMT/Paramedics & Police... People who have stressful jobs that have seen and or know how to deal with PTSD or Cumulative Stress Disorder. My best friend was in the USMC. He did 2 tours, one in 04 and another in 06 (each time he was deployed to Iraq/Afghanistan) Shortly after he got back, his 4yr term was up and he parted ways with the USMC. Up until now, he seemed to be in good spirits. He has a great job, lots of friends, girlfriend, etc.. He is my roommate and I have noticed a drastic mood-change witch seems to be completely unprovoked? In the past 2 weeks, every few days or so I will hear him having terrible nightmares. He will scream at the top of his lungs, It scares the holy shit out of me... I get up to see what the hell is going on? When I get to his room, I find him sound asleep? Also, I have noticed that he has been drinking A LOT. He is not eating or socializing what so ever, this is not normal behavior for him. I have tried to speak with him about it a few times, he stays silent or changes the subject quickly. If keep pushing for an answer, he gets all pissed off and locks himself in his room. I need to do something... What can I do? Any advise will be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.
 
Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :
 
If he wont listen to you maybe try to let his girl know what is going on. She might be able to get through to him. Have you let him know that you've heard him screaming and your worried?

In all honesty its probably something that a therapist or professional should handle.

[ July 19, 2012, 08:47 AM: Message edited by: adower ]
 
Posted by Slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by adower:

In all honesty its probably something that a therapist or professional should handle.
+1
He should speak to a professional. But as his friends and roommate I'd suggest keeping a close eye on him and be as supportive as your can. Try and keep him from harming his body even more by over drinking.
 
Posted by kingroy (Member # 7736) on :
 
Im a vet also. What you need to do is to call the VA help line. I don't have the number off hand, but you could just google VA help line and the number should pop up. If this has been going on for the past two weeks, it's was probably the 4th of July the triggered the bad memories. A lot of people dont know that the fireeworks and bombs going off sound just like war and it triggers bad memories. Not sure if this is the cause of your friend, but a lot of my military friends including myself arent too big on 4th of July celebrations. You're a good friend for showing your concern for him, be sure to take care of him and keep reminding him that everything will be ok. And show a little empathy when talking to him, because a lot vets feel as though civilians dont understand us. Good luck bro.
 
Posted by triple b (Member # 8763) on :
 
night tremors its sucks eventually goes away....if its not affecting how he functions ir work, socially, then he maybe ok. Alcohol could be triggering the episodes too its a downer.
 
Posted by SEMPERFI510 (Member # 627) on :
 
Vet here too, Iraq 2003! Tell him to call his local VA office! They got plenty of programs. I still get letters from them to come in and get checked. [patriot]
 
Posted by nasty93 (Member # 8935) on :
 
Keep being a good friend..someone in his shoes needs support wheather they know it or not..maybe take him out and do somethin fun without alcohol involved.
 




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