Do I need help?

[AndyRealtree]

This is a serious question. I've been toying with the idea of going to the dr for "PTSD" I hate that dang acronym but idk.. Just a few minutes ago, my gf was sleep and dream talking. Said something about a motor outside, so immediately grab the pistol, chamber a round, grab the flashlight, and proceed to do a hasty perimeter search of my house at the ready. Is that normal or should I suck it up ad go see a dr for a diagnosis I think is just them being lazy and finding a scape goat?

[AndyRealtree]

No input? Is this a normal routine for y'all too?

[AndyRealtree]

Ttt

[texxfletch]

some times I will do the loaded perimeter check when I hear funny noises outside, or when the wife says in a concerned voice to check outside.
I have not seen action, and do not suffer from ptsd ;but don't want anyone not welcome in my space.

But if you feel in your gut, that maybe you take something to far to fast, or you might shoot first ask questions later. then maybe you should talk to, or see someone about it. if not then maybe it could be normal for a armed citizen concerned about his family and property.

If nothing else, talking to a fellow soldier may ease your concerns.

Good luck, and Thank for your service, and hope what I said helps.

[PSD Ryan]

I'm guessing we've been to some of the same places. I clear my house at night quite often. If I hear a noise outside, I go outside and clear the outside of my house. I think that's pretty normal.

Do you feel like the "possible PTSD" is interfering with your daily life? If not, I wouldn't worry about it. How long has it been since you got back?

[mykidsdad]

I'm not real sure how to answer your question. I think your reaction to your girlfriends sleep talking is pretty normal for most of us around these parts. However, if you think something could be going on, I would say go ahead and see someone. Probably wouldn't hurt anyway with the exposure you have had to traumatic situations(judging by other posts).
Thank you for your service...

[AndyRealtree]

some times I will do the loaded perimeter check when I hear funny noises outside, or when the wife says in a concerned voice to check outside.
I have not seen action, and do not suffer from ptsd ;but don't want anyone not welcome in my space.

But if you feel in your gut, that maybe you take something to far to fast, or you might shot first ask questions later. then maybe you should talk to, or see someone about it. If nothing else, a fellow soldier


Good luck, and Thank for your service, and hope what I said helps.

If anything it would be shoot first ask later. That's how it was when I was over there. I've been back for a little over a year now and I still do this. I'll do a full sweep of my house at random times throughout the night if I wake up. Pistol is hot and ready to go beside me on the night stand. I don't feel like I have PTSD.. But I do have nightmares sometimes. And after thinking about the full fledged searches lately I'm kinda beginning to wonder

[AndyRealtree]

I'm guessing we've been to some of the same places. I clear my house at night quite often. If I hear a noise outside, I go outside and clear the outside of my house. I think that's pretty normal.

Do you feel like the "possible PTSD" is interfering with your daily life? If not, I wouldn't worry about it. How long has it been since you got back?

I don't think it interferes that much. Mainly at night or when there's a bunch of people. She hates it when we go out cu I just sit there and stare at everybody's hands and body language.. Lol.

[PSD Ryan]

Nothing wrong with a little situational awareness, as long as you're not living in fear and paranoid. I still always sit with my back to the wall facing the door in a restaurant, I watch everyone closely in parking lots and public places, and I hate crowds. I think it's perfectly normal.

[denimdeerslayer]

You are normal.

[Skyjunky]

Nothing wrong with a little situational awareness, as long as you're not living in fear and paranoid. I still always sit with my back to the wall facing the door in a restaurant, I watch everyone closely in parking lots and public places, and I hate crowds. I think it's perfectly normal.

Noting wrong with that. I do it.

[AndyRealtree]

Nothing wrong with a little situational awareness, as long as you're not living in fear and paranoid. I still always sit with my back to the wall facing the door in a restaurant, I watch everyone closely in parking lots and public places, and I hate crowds. I think it's perfectly normal.

I do the same thing. I can't sit with anything behind me. I start throwin elbows if I'm in a crowd too long (bad memories in crowds over there for me) and I'm constantly watching what everybody else is doing when we walk somewhere. She hates it doesn't understand why I do it. I see it as being as back to normal as I'll probably ever get, just wondered what the GS had to say as well and if y'all thought it was too over the top

[texxfletch]

well, for us,("normal joes") it is hard to give good advice.

1- we(I) do not know what you are exactly going threw.
2-we (I) do not have a degree in phycology
3-we (I) do want you ,to feel like you can trust yourself.

as mentioned earlier some people feel the need to check out there surroundings,but if you think that you maybe taking it more like a fire watch......then maybe you could talk to someone......I wish you all the best brother. And if you feel the need to talk. the gs could be a good ear to bend.

but looking at the post in this thread.... your actions seem normal.

[texxfletch]

Nothing wrong with a little situational awareness, as long as you're not living in fear and paranoid. I still always sit with my back to the wall facing the door in a restaurant, I watch everyone closely in parking lots and public places, and I hate crowds. I think it's perfectly normal.

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[TexasCanesFan]

I would go to a professional to at least talk about things. Really better to error on the side of caution and the talking sure can't hurt anything.

Don't see a "con" at all.