Hello everyone, Iraqi war veteran seeking guidance/expectations

LOL Don't worry it will happen

My card took about 45 days and my PPL around 25.

Dont worry fellow veteran, its probably on its way for sure. If your extra worried you can contact them via the NMDOH web site or phone#. Also if you need help with growing, hit me up, veterans get a 20% discount of my grow classes !!:thumbsup:

Just received my card everyone! Thank you all for your support and information. Now to apply for my PPL!

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Originally Posted by TheProdigy

Just received my card everyone! Thank you all for your support and information. Now to apply for my PPL!

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you should have done that when you applied for your card but alls good glad you got your card. start signing up with the producers

Good job TP... I am happy for you. This is the very least this country owes you.
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Grateful Emmie

Hey there my friend. First, thank you for your service. It is appreciated with deep gratitude. I, too, spent time in the Middle East both in and out of uniform. I, too, came home with PTSD although nothing like some of the guys I see who served in Iraq or Afghanistan. I did 4 years in the West Bank and Gaza during the 1st Intifada. I was there by choice and not in uniform. I later went to work for the state department (security) serving in Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. In total I spent nearly 15 years in the region. I came back 7 years ago.

Although I saw plenty of shit, I did not serve in a direct combat role and so I thought nothing of PTSD. However, upon return I realized that anger, stress control, anxiety, and detachment were serious issues. I can't tell you anything but I can offer some words of encouragement. You are on the right track. You are taking responsiblity for your condition and treatment. I can tell you that is HUGE. I, too, found the MJ offered serious relief. In fact, I hated the anti anxiety drugs they wanted me to take and now MJ is my primary relief. I had nothing like you are dealing with to be sure. One other avenue that you might explore if you are still in therapy - MDMA. Taken with the right therapist it can do wonders. Unfortunately it is still illegal (except for some research trials) so you will have to explore that underground. But there are therapists out there who are working with it and achieving serious results. Just something to consider.

Keep strong.

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Originally Posted by olliegrow

Dont worry fellow veteran, its probably on its way for sure. If your extra worried you can contact them via the NMDOH web site or phone#. Also if you need help with growing, hit me up, veterans get a 20% discount of my grow classes !!:thumbsup:

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No disrespect but this smacks of spam. Plus if you are advertising your successful classes you might want a pic with buds bigger than my toe nail! Anyone who graduated from 8th grade can figure it out by reading a few books and browsing sites like this.

Hey again,

Sorry to clog your thread but you touched a nerve. Have you been back to the region? It may sound crazy but this helped me as much as anything. I started going back a few years ago for work and I found that it allowed me to confront a lot of demons by giving me a different perspective on the place and the people. Just something to explore.

Welcome to the forums and I would also like to Thank You for your Service. I have been able to get my MMC in Alaska and have been reading all of the posts of Veterans looking for contact info. If there is any Veterans looking for a Doctor in AK and are having trouble finding one I may be able to help, I have been on the Ak thread and saw a need for that which our State will not provide, a list of providers in the State willing to sign the application. Hope everything works out for you!