I must be a very weak person

[blues90]

I look at what these troops go through and how many people work in the field as doctors and I honesty can say I don't feel I could handle it for one day let alone a year or 15 months .

I just don't know how people do it and then if they make it how they can adapt back into their lifestyles after seeing and dealing with such horror .

I know many come back and can't deal at all and that I'm afraid to say would be me .

[JuniperLea]

1. I was just saying pretty much the same thing in another thread...

Not moments ago. My heart goes out to the troops and their families. I don't know how they hold it all together. If we had a Hitler to fight, I might be able to muster some courage, but no, we don't even have that much.

I have three kids 22 - 27; I see their faces in every kid in uniform. My heart has adopted the troops. I have a big heart, there's room for all. What I lack is the courage they are showing. I'm quite sure I'd have a complete and utter break from reality if I or one of mine were being sent there.

[Monkeyman]

2. Your Not Weak any trooper who tell you that you are

I don't want him watching my back. When you come home nightmare and other nasty little problems pop up their ugly heads. Forgot some of can serve some can't. But it don't mean your strong like me just nuts. Why else would I jump out of a perfectly good airplane

[uppityperson]

3. Many develop a really odd sense of humor.You learn to dissociate when needed.

Then later it hits and you figure out how to deal with it, or stop doing it. There are good times that over ride the bad, and sometimes there is no answer why. There can be a lot of support between them also. Don't worry, all decent types are needed in the world and I am sure you do your part.

Edited to add that I thought about being a military nurse at 1 time but am glad that I didn't because I think I would not have survived with my mental health intact. Such that it is. I would have a really difficult time and highly respect those who can do this.

[underseasurveyor]

4. You're not alone

I've tried to imagine myself in scenarios like those you mention and I know I'd be a blithering idiot of a basket case. I'm a wuss and I'm damn proud of it.

Doesn't make you 'weak' just more sensitive than others:loveya: