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marineaspiejohn
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31 Dec 2011, 1:10 am

i well alot of the times i feel lonely in the world, i have Combat induced PTSD and i am an Aspie, so its two conditions that down right suck, today i felt lonely in the world i dont know what to do...im just wondering if anyone knows how to make this transition to civilian life and normalcy easier?


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31 Dec 2011, 1:24 am

Relax and stay on wp :D



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31 Dec 2011, 1:36 am

Well first off, I want to thank you for your service. You made incredible sacrifices to serve your country, and I am incredibly grateful.

I'd start by explaining your situation to the VA. I don't expect them to be helpful in of themselves, but I imagine they can point you to additional resources. Based on what I know about Asperger's, your condition may have heightened your sensitivity to any events. I would make this clear to anyone you speak with regarding your PTSD, as well as any pre-existing anxieties you may have had.



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31 Dec 2011, 1:49 am

There's plenty of individuals around here who have PTSD (whatever the cause) in addition to an ASD. You ain't alone in your pain, so that really means that you aren't alone.

You'll find that the PTSD will respond to treatment and time. As for the AS, well, that's who you are, with its positives and negatives. The AS can make you feel alone, even if you have people around you; it does suck in many ways. Though there's a counter to this, and that's your ability to focus on something outside of the social realm, the so-called interest.

The AS will probably make the PTSD worst (people with AS are probably more obsessive than those without), and vice versa. You'll find as you treat the PTSD, you'll most likely start to feel better in regards to the AS. Well, that's what I felt.



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31 Dec 2011, 5:56 am

marineaspiejohn wrote:
i well alot of the times i feel lonely in the world, i have Combat induced PTSD and i am an Aspie, so its two conditions that down right suck, today i felt lonely in the world i dont know what to do...im just wondering if anyone knows how to make this transition to civilian life and normalcy easier?


Thank you for your service, Marine! A good friend of mine was in the 4th Marine Battalion on Iwo Jima, where he won a Purple Heart.

I, too, served as an Aspie - in the Air Force, 1982-89.

If you're not already in the VA medical system, participate. They really do go all out for our veterans, and have a LOT of resources available for treating PTSD. The best thing is that you don't lose your medical benefits when you lose your job.

I'll never go to a civilian doctor again. They can't just take your money; they have to be snotty about it, too.

Have A Great Day!

Rob