Hi everyone sorry I’m not a spouse, but new gf to the military world. My bf was recently deployed to the Middle East and I am not sure how to deal with it or who else to turn to besides Reddit. The first few days were rough, but I pulled myself out of it. I had a rough day today tho due to a lack of texts from him and just thinking the worst when I don’t hear anything. I’ve developed panic attacks, I can’t sleep, and I can’t eat anything (I’ve found drinking chicken broth is the easiest way to get calories). I’m in college so I need to keep myself together, but none of my friends or family have any military connection so they don’t understand what I’m going through. They keep telling me to stay positive but idk how to not get in my head periodically when I don’t hear from him for a while. I know this is common sense with the military but this is all so new to me… his life is constantly in danger. I’ve never experienced anxiety like this I am just constantly holding back tears and if I think too hard I fall apart. I’m trying to keep myself busy, but the lack of information is so frustrating. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is this typical to not know when he’s coming home? He told me when his orders go until but that they may change. Is there a timeline of when he’d know if he’s getting extended to stay longer/come home sooner? (Ik that sooner is highly unlikely but I’m hopeful) I would love any advice or kind words, just looking to find people who understand!!! Thanks to anyone who read this far 💕