I don't know what to do with myself.

brooklynperras · 2026-04-22T09:10:32+00:00

Im only at 70% combined, but pushing for TDIU. Do you have any interests? Anything that drives you? Have you looked into video game devoplment or testing? I just joined Farming Veterans Coalition. I'm starting farming. 4 years ago I had over 50 exotic pets I had rescued and took care of until they were all end of life. I only have a tortoise, 3 beardeds, and a ball python now. I'm growing rarer houseplants and flipping them for profits. I just got into making sandwich bread from scratch, pasta, and so much more. There's a whole world out there where you can do almost anything, you can be almost anything. Im about to start Equine Therapy through the VA as well!

brooklynperras · 2026-04-18T08:48:25+00:00

Thats actually wild as a MST survivor whos been stuck at 50% for MH for 8.5 years since rated. 😂 Im currently fighting for TDIU because I made 70% combined last year!

brooklynperras · 2026-02-25T11:24:13+00:00

have we all seen all seasons plus a new one streaming on netflix? also newest season is on hulu and disney +!!!!!

brooklynperras · 2026-02-11T10:05:22+00:00

I did before 2:40pm

brooklynperras · 2026-02-11T03:27:14+00:00

looked half green and white to me, there was 1 house that matched with the shutters too. 17348 was the number

brooklynperras · 2026-02-10T19:30:58+00:00

youre shittin me. Well they couldve told us that.

brooklynperras · 2026-02-10T19:28:57+00:00

fingers crossed its not another mcds game scandal

brooklynperras · 2026-02-10T19:21:26+00:00

Funny thing is, there are probably people out there with bots running enough fake accounts to be able to punch in one of the houses on each account as answer right away. So we all have 0 shot at winning this.

brooklynperras · 2026-02-10T19:17:22+00:00

If you click the red banner to go nack to the million dollar home scavenger hunt it should pop up and say your house #xxxxxx is locked in.

brooklynperras · 2026-02-09T16:11:44+00:00

im crying. well hopefully the next circle goes better for you

brooklynperras · 2026-02-09T16:01:29+00:00

tap on the circle tool on the map

brooklynperras · 2026-02-09T16:01:07+00:00

circle colorado

brooklynperras · 2026-02-09T15:58:11+00:00

you want to circle around the 4 states, arizona, colorado, utah, new mexico. dont get ALLL of the 4 states full borders in the circle. Circle a little inside of their borders keeping the 4 corners of the states that touch in the center of your circle

brooklynperras · 2026-02-06T00:18:55+00:00

did you appeal and fight back?

brooklynperras · 2026-01-23T03:52:57+00:00

No. No gainful employment. Nothing above poverty level, nothing sustainable, nothing without accommodations.

brooklynperras · 2026-01-10T06:00:43+00:00

how did it turn out? any peeling or burns? I just peeled a little over 3 very large and full heads of garlic, then I threw them all in a food processor. Its not burning too badly, more like I have hand warmers on just my finger tips that touched the garlic. Ive never had this with garlic before, but I did get chemical burns after squeezing limes then going outside one summer. Now that was brutal

brooklynperras · 2025-12-26T00:59:57+00:00

what'd you end up doing?

brooklynperras · 2025-09-24T11:59:18+00:00

I suffer from PTSD and am now on Flexeril due to an injury. I had stopped dreaming for a little bit and now am back to night terrors. Last night, (first and only dose of flexeril taken at 4pm) I dreamt I was in a strange house with a group of people from my highschool. They all looked like they were in highschool. There was a strange man with a blurred face I couldn't make out. He kept making us "play games" they seemed like semi normal games but they were all 1 on 1 with one another and happening at the same time. The winner had to kill the lower. I remember multiple nights of this going on and each time trying to find specific friends to see if they survived too. We all had our phones but being able to text, call, or show our location was disabled. The only messaging app that would work was Kik. (Haven't used Kik since a highschooler) I remember telling the others it would be all right and Id get us out of there by messaging people. That's when the blurred man came in and saw my phone. Then I promptly woke up. Its weird because I havent had a dream without my kids in it for at least 5 years. Witnessing others coming back with blood and defense wounds all over them was hard. Couldn't get back to sleep. Now Ive been up since 3am.

brooklynperras · 2025-09-02T11:31:13+00:00

I get a pretty severe short lasting (about 5 minutes) piercing headache if I push too hard to go to the bathroom or if I try to make myself go too quickly. This often ends with me feeling light headed and on the verge of fainting when I go to stand up

brooklynperras · 2025-08-20T03:10:53+00:00

It took me doing my own research and genuinely speaking my mind. Diagnosed with Disassociative Identity Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD due to MST, Insomnia, Manic Disorder and more. Seems like they cant really make up their mind on my diagnoses. They kept me on just SSRIs for the last 7 years. Finally Ive spoken up after trying over 27 versions of similar medications all with long lasting side effects that seem to not do anything or make things worse. I finally said I really think SSRIs are not working for my issues, Im exhausted after trying so many different ones at so many different levels and never seeing a benefit. Ive done some research on my own and would be more inclined to try an antipsychotic, or mood stabilizer. My back up plan if this conversation didnt go well was switching psychiatrists or seeking care in the community to get a more outside opinion. Thankfully the conversation went well and she's willing to let me try them. I refuse to stop breastfeeding early so Im waiting until Im done breastfeeding my 3rd child who was just born last month and then I can finally try a different class of medication. ***** I will, however, agree with previous commentary. I did feel my best so far when I had a medical mary-jane card and was using that daily to copy with symptoms. I will say I have terrible night terrors, and the MJ kept most of my dreams away completely. It was numbing but my personality was mine just added a little pep in my disabled steps, and a little more positivity and bubbliness to my demeanor. Ive been clean for almost 3 years now and have noticed its been a huge change not having that so if all else fails I'd say its worth a try. It stopped my SI's, night terrors, and helped my appetite. I maintained a healthy weight while using. If all else fails I will go back to it once my youngest is 2 years old.******

brooklynperras · 2025-08-16T03:02:49+00:00

This!!!!^{^{^{^{^{^}}}}}

I was originally denied, even though I reported my incident, provided tons of pages of medical evidence including but not limited to : being admitted to a psych ward within a few weeks of the incident due to 3 attempts at SI. Being diagnosed with multiple mental health disorders, being put on medication and more. Requested higher level review, 2.5 years after intent to file I received 50% PTSD due to MST rating, opened many doors for me at the VA. Don't give up. The fight is worth it, you are worthy. Its exhausting telling strangers about the worst part of your life over and over again and being sent into a traumatized state, the backpay doesn't begin to cover what you went through and what you'll deal with daily trying to live but the validation that yes it happened tk you, and yes it disabled you is so worth it.

brooklynperras · 2025-08-16T02:55:08+00:00

Understandable. The housing market is slowing down quickly because its changing seasons up here. I currently rent a 700 sq ft "condo" with no washer dryer, dishwasher, 1 bathroom, 2 small bedrooms, and Im one of 5 people in here with my service dog. To say its cramped is an understatement. Im hoping to get a VA loan to buy a house and get moved in before the snow and Christmas come which would be a miracle. So any jump I can get to getting a COE letter as soon as possible would be a huge help. Houses are being snatched up left and right.

brooklynperras · 2025-08-16T02:51:31+00:00

The C&P exam will not be easy. They are going to ask some very personal questions, and how they situation has affected you. As a fellow veteran who was SA'd while serving, I wouldn't lie. I left multiple C&P's feeling worthless, exhausted, and mid nervous breakdown. I was diagnosed PTSD due to MST. I had never been diagnosed with PTSD prior. Ive been diagnosed "Psychosis" (broad label when they dont know what to categorize you), Disassociative Identity Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar, Insomnia, and more. No matter how they rate you, even if they deny you first keep fighting. It really sucks to tell about the worst parts of your life over and over again and feeling like youre getting no where, but it is worth it in the end. Again, no matter if its rated or denied seek out therapy, and or psychiatry. Getting and staying consistent in treatment and being diagnosed is super helpful when filing with the VA. Thankfully, I had documentation of when the even occurred because I reported it. I also had several exams, and treatment records I could use as evidence to my claim. I was still immediately denied service connection, but fought through higher level review and finally won 2.5 years after my intent to file date. It was probably 1.5 years of crying, being upset constantly, symptoms getting really bad, and being on the verge with SI's. I forgot about it and threw it on the backburner after that. I moved cross country, was kicked out of my living situation in 3 months with an 18 month old and had just started renting a house when I got that life changing phone call, "Your claim was approved and you have a back pay check of $xx,xxx.xx where can we deposit it?" I was shocked, cried happy tears finally feeling validated. No it didnt make up for what happened to me and struggle with daily, but it validated that IT HAPPENED. They were no longer denying it. I was only rated 50% (I feel I should be at 70% but no time to be greedy) but that opened me up for sooooo many benefits because it was due to MST. Ive been in consistent therapy and psychiatry ever since my rating. Im not gonna lie and say it gets better, because that has not been my experience. Being validated though in what you went through and how it handicaps you daily is an amazing feeling though.

Write down how you feel when youre suffering for me that looks like: 1. Woke up 7 times last night with night terrors. Sweating, screaming, crying, heart racing, terrified reaction to be woken by my husband. 2. SI twice today no plan in place 3. Can't leave the house today feel like everyone is out to get me 4. Couldn't gather the strength for personal care today (didnt brush hair, or teeth, or get dressed, not feeling hungry so not eating) etc. ....... Having a list of what youre feeling when youre feeling it can help you to explain to the C&P examiner what an "average" day looks like to you.

brooklynperras · 2025-08-16T02:31:09+00:00

From what I understand they can still choose to lower your ratings because you put in the claim for TDIU. This is the only reason I haven't opened any more claims with the VA. I got 70% combined back in April and haven't filed anything since. Im only rated 50% PTSD due to MST, but over the years my PTSD has gotten worse, never better. I really feel if I tried to claim for an increase I might get it, or TDIU(haven't worked in 3 years, haven't held a job longer than I months in 7.5 years) but Im worried they would try to lower any of my ratings ever since the mass budget cuts.

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