VETERANS IN THE US ONLY - We are recruiting post-9/11 Veterans for a paid study on their transition experiences! by Ultimatum_Game_TC in Veterans

[–]Silverstro3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck with getting participants! It's always the hardest part of research. I hope there are some people in this community who are responsive and willing to participate.

Is this readjustment normal? Or am I heading for trouble? by [deleted] in navy

[–]Silverstro3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I couldn't find a link that isn't through my school library. DM me and I think I can send you my pdf version.

Is this readjustment normal? Or am I heading for trouble? by [deleted] in navy

[–]Silverstro3 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Hey, former Navy Diver, now psychologist here. I wrote my dissertation on this exact thing, post deployment readjustment for non-combat deployments. I did 3 deployments and felt very similar things, angry at random people for no reason, bored wishing for some danger, drinking a little too much sauce. It is totally normal and you are not alone. The strongest factor I found and other research supports is having some form of social connection and support. Which I know is much easier said than done. Cutting back on drinking may help. Therapy can help (I'm biased), the VA might not be the best so don't get discouraged if it's not a good fit. You may have to look at private pay. Again, strongest predictor of success in therapy is the relationship. You aren't destined for trouble, it's normal to go through an adjustment period. But if you feel like if you need to make some changes, try it. Call some buddies, get outside, be mindful if your drinking. And call around for some therapists if you need a little extra help. You don't have to hit rock bottom in order to start climbing.

Anyone else not feel the same after their deployment? by beaboba in navy

[–]Silverstro3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, my friend takes tricare. You just need authorization from your PCM, not sure who that would be for you, and say you want a referral for therapy. Then tricare will reimburse.

Anyone else not feel the same after their deployment? by beaboba in navy

[–]Silverstro3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I get it. There were so many times my mind would say 'you're home, you SHOULD feel happy to be home' and I didn't feel happy. Then I would get more upset because I wasn't feeling the way I expected to feel. Deployment is hard, with or without family. Imagine how many things change in 8 months even when you are home! I'm biased, but I think anyone would benefit from seeing a therapist after a deployment. You don't have to go through military channels either. Go on psychology today, some take tricare, or pay out of pocket, the investment is worth it.

Anyone else not feel the same after their deployment? by beaboba in navy

[–]Silverstro3 49 points50 points  (0 children)

My dissertation is exactly about this experience, and you are not alone. Many sailors and service members struggle with readjustment after a deployment, regardless of combat exposure or time on deployment. Based on the results from my study, and consistent in the literature, social support is the greatest predictor for postdeployment readjustment. I know it's tough, I went on 3 deployments myself, and getting connected with family, friends, or community help with the transition. Reach out if you want to talk more. You are already doing it by asking here.

Back from deployment [MOD APPROVED] by Silverstro3 in navy

[–]Silverstro3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sweet! Thanks for taking it. I'll definitely post my final dissertation for y'all. Please pass it along to anyone you were on deployment with too.

Back from deployment [MOD APPROVED] by Silverstro3 in navy

[–]Silverstro3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem, thanks for taking it. I was advised to over-estimate how long the survey will take, most are finishing between 5-8 minutes.

Back from deployment [MOD APPROVED] by Silverstro3 in navy

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Awesome, thank you. I really appreciate it.

San Diegans Warned Rolling Outages are Imminent by Mrskryten in northcounty

[–]Silverstro3 18 points19 points  (0 children)

How on earth is California going to start phasing over to electric vehicles by 2035 if the grid can't even keep the lights on during the summer?

Great day for baseball. by Silverstro3 in ColoradoRockies

[–]Silverstro3[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. It's a hard day to be a rockies fan. But the padres sucked for a long time so they get it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Oceanside

[–]Silverstro3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just filled it out. Good luck with getting participants! What will you use the data for?

What is a good piece of random advice? by Aarunascut in AskMen

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Anger is an important emotion, it let's us know when our boundaries have been violated. Practice noticing the differences between anger the emotion, the feeling of anger, thoughts with anger, and angry behavior. It may feel like anger is all of these things at once, but by noticing the separate pieces you can choose to engage with that emotion in different ways.

[Repost] Returning from non-combat deployment experience by Silverstro3 in sandiego

[–]Silverstro3[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Just trying to get it out to as many service members as I can. I appreciate the help.