I graduated today ....

[MORTARDUDE]

....from the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP ) PTSD Treatment Program at the North Little Rock VA today. It was a 7 week program.

I learned a lot about myself, PTSD, the VA, Vietnam, made some great new friends, and look forward to using the methods, tools, and attitudes that we learned, and making the life style changes and working toward the goals that each of us agreed on for ourselves. If anyone would like to know more about this program, just send me an email or PM. I will have more to say about it later, but since I have spent about 3 months total in 2 different VA hospitals since October, I am going to rest for awhile.

By the way, the staff was excellent and the care and treatment program was top notch !!

Lastly, I pray that something positive will come out of the election in Iraq on Sunday.

Larry

P.S. : As I have said many times, if you think you have PTSD, you probably do. Get to a Vet Center near you for a no hassle, no paperwork, no VA red tape, talk with a counselor, many of whom are Vietnam veterans. I wished I had not waited until I was 53 years old....but I sure am glad I did make that first step !!

May God Bless you one and all !!!

[sn-e3]

Congradulations Larry take some time off for your self them come back and tell us more ...chris

[DMZ-LT]

Congrats Larry. Glad you kept movin . See you in April.

[1CAVCCO15MED]

I know how it feels to get some of that crap behind you. Hang in there and keep in touch with the guys you were with.

[MORTARDUDE]

Fred :

I got your email. Not sure about the question you asked, but will check it out.

Larry

[b3196]

Congrats Larry and I will definitely see ya in April
Bob K

[Tina]

Larry ,
Congrats.. Glad you got the help you needed and are on the right track.. take some time to rest up.. looking forward to hearing more from you
love ya
Your friend and God Bless,
Tina

[Berk]

Congrats Larry,

I'm new to PF, but your a Nam brother and am glad to hear your gaining ground on the PTSD. I know the VA has really improved their PTSD programs over the years. Hope your program encouraged you developing your spiritual growth as well. If I can be of any help in that area, feel free to ask.

In His army, Chaplain Berk

[catman]

Congrats Larry! Am very proud of you, it is very tough to stick with it, take every day in stride and remember.....baby steps!

take care brother!

Trav

[MORTARDUDE]

Thanks, brothers and sisters. I appreciate and love you all.

Larry