Comments on: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Overlander

By: Plasmajab

Plasmajab — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 03:03:09 +0000

Same here. Afghanistan Vet here. Bison armored ambulance driver. And yep. I've had my battles with the demon. And getting out does help. So does talking about it. Im glad to see were not alone here brother.

By: Fozzy325

Fozzy325 — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 07:50:23 +0000

Bill, I’m in a similar situation. I find that being out in the wild with space relaxes me. Believe it or not golf is another relaxing event. I see people get stressed because they can’t hit a ball. I tell them your not a pro so don’t worry.

I’m in a veterans motorcycle club and it’s a way to be around brothers who understand. The next thing I found is overlanding. When you meet up with groups they are always open and willing to shoot the shit, but I find at least we have the overlanding that connects us which means I can talk with them and relate.

Talking to Civies is hard for them and for us and we can discriminate because they don’t understand. But remember there are people like the overland bound community who are here and willing to listen.

Keep strong.

By: Catdog

Catdog — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 21:33:42 +0000

Bill, thanks for your service and thanks for sharing your story. I am a Desert Shield / Desert Storm Vet. I am a new member of Overland Bound and excited to be a part of this!

By: Catdog

Catdog — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 21:32:56 +0000

Bill, thanks for your service and thanks for sharing your story. I am a Desert Shield / Desert Storm Vet . I am a new member of Overland Bound and excited to be a part of this

By: John D.

John D. — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 23:20:45 +0000

Suffering from anxiety myself, (mine isn't military related), I completely understand and thank #1023, William Campbell, for coming forward with his story. Thanks you all so much that help and understand.

By: Jim Bishop

Jim Bishop — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 01:43:40 +0000

Hey Bill, New member here. Good read, thanks for sharing. Looks like we were in country at the same time, 04-05. Hope to see you on the trail sometime! Cheers

By: 15frontier

15frontier — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 03:42:48 +0000

I dont suffer from ptsd but a very similiar issue. Multiple TBI's. very similiar symptoms different causes. Overlanding and just the fact that its on my mind even when im not out enjoying the adventure keeps my mind off of other things. Thanks for sharing!

By: Wyoming Overland

Wyoming Overland — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 19:15:04 +0000

[USER=3181]@ce4460[/USER] I respect your courage. I always thought PTSD only affected soldiers, until I read your story. I was also raised in an abusive environment, and have had to learn some hard lessons about what kind of behavior is and is not acceptable. You have taught me something....Thank You!

By: giarc1234

giarc1234 — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:16:42 +0000

Thank you for sharing your experience with us all. I do understand how you feel first hand and have some of the same struggles as you expressed. It was great meeting you at the the PNW meet up last weekend. We will have to get out on the trails sometime..

By: Terry Pickens

Terry Pickens — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 15:38:47 +0000

What a great story and thank you so much for sharing this and your service to this country. Hope to meet you out on the trail sometime. Take care.