John Hale:  

Life I went to Central High School and 1 year at East High School. City: COLUMBUS State: Ohio Country: US Monday, August 25, 2008 Hello and Best to You Current mood: sad Category: just sad Friends Hello my name is John..and I'm a combat veteran living with PTSD/Depression and other medical issues. The times really have been sad... I'm on here to make and meet friends. I've read where some of you have mental issues as well...it would be nice to hear from you and anyone else that would be interested in getting to know me. There is no age limit, race barrier nor gender specific..I welcome everyone... For those that may not know us..we live one day at a time as well as always being/living on the edge....we are confused and many times have problems with completing the most simple tasks. If interested, please write back Thanks a lot ..John Nice to meet you! Reply 1 - 5 of 13 First | < Prev | Next > | Last true10blue 4's Blog Full Post View | List View Humanity and God Entry for July 13, 2008 Hey Everyone..that is those of you that are still around...My Ptsd and other Issues are flamming up everywhere""but I'm here to tell you I ain't going to take it no more...I want to ride and FLY LIKE THE WIND..NO MORE CONFORMING TO ALL SOCIETY'S STUPID DEMANDS...I'm taking enough pills to kill an elephant...SOOOOOOOOOO..i'm heading out even if only in my mind .. to it's fullest..to that someplace where i can just be me..can anyone relate ???I want the wind at my back..and the excitment of life..I figure I have maybe two more runs at it..and I better go for it right now...I'm traveling light these days...and have gotten ridden of a lot of stuff..that for years has absolutely meant nothing... I'm feeling more free each and everyday...even with the nightmares and monsters and the guilt from being in War..but yesterday..is just that..you nor I can Change it...so we better move off of it...Today and only today is what matters...Go out and make sure to be nice to someone..it will take you farther than you can imagine... I'm not sure where I'm going...but if you want to give me a holla and come along you are most welcome...if not I'LL CATCH YOU IN THE WIND... Take care my friends...hope to see you out there...... John:>) Tags: | Edit Tags Sunday July 13, 2008 - 04:42pm (EDT) Edit | Delete | Permanent Link | 0 Comments Hello out there!! Well, now that I have been back from the VA hospital after being there for 5 weeks..I can honestly say that I learned more about my ptsd and depression in 5weeks than all the time after returning from Vietnam. Also, I have come to the conclusion that if I do nothing..and stop trying...that is what I will become..a big zero..always feeling the woes, self pity...it's not a pretty life...so i will try to help people anyway that i can. I am so blessed and grateful..but sometimes forget how fortunate I am..even with my physical and mental disabilities. The people at the VA hospital and local medical clinic are really nice for the most part and I don't fear going there anymore. I had a mental breakdown on August 16th, 2005 and spent time in the VA hospital in a locked ward at Chillicothe ..it was a very rough time...suicide thoughts almost became a r...Expand for more