You were not alone then, and you are
not alone now. There are 20 million veterans who would give their lives for
you. PLEASE, don't take yours!
After a traumatic experience, it is normal to feel frightened, sad,
anxious, and disconnected. But if feelings do not fade, and you are stuck with a constant sense of danger and painful memories, you may be
suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can feel like you will never get over what happened or feel normal again.
This is why we have created the "buddy-buddy" program. Veterans
like you, that have shared similar experiences or trauma in one of our
nation's many conflicts, are available to talk with you openly and
privately, and help you deal with the challenges related to your experience.
If you are struggling, if you are in pain, if you just need to talk, please reach out.
- DIAL...988 then Press 1
- TEXT...838255
- CHAT...https://www.my.vavet.sites.va.gov/vclchat
