42 days, still no doctor

[usmc97]

I went to the VA yesterday. After a couple hours I lost all my composure, I just sat and sobbed, a total mess and all they wanted to do was give me a psych eval.

I got irritated and asked, "why? because guys can't cry?... because I'm in pain and you all won't help me?... because you all won't allow me to see a doctor and keep making things difficult for me?... because the VA don't give a shit about the side effects I'm getting forced to deal with all these days without a single doctor monitoring a new medication?

They shut up and walked away one by one. I stayed there and cried.

So alone, I don't understand how bad things continue to happen, how no one is ever held accountable, and how insignificant I am

 

[Ceremony]

(((((usmc97)))) let compassion surround you here. Be calm to know that! Know that.

 

[AuthenticMe]

usmc97 - so sorry to hear that this happened. I hope that knowing we are here for you can ease your feelings of solitude...sending you good thoughts.

 

[Eternal18]

Whats a VA guys.

Hope you are feeling better and taking it slow.

 

[AuthenticMe]

Department of Veterans Affairs - provides a variety of benefits and services to military veterans, including medical and hospital care.

Did I do it justice, usmc97?

 

[Greg56]

I'm sorry that this happens. I think that the government is shameful for its treatment of veterans. Wish there was something I could do for you.

Have you tried the wounded warrior project?

Greg

 

[Duckie]

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[KMCINVA]

USMC97

You are significant--you have much to offer. Do not let the ineptness of the VA services push you down. I understand your frustration, sense of loss. I do hope you realize we are here for you and I hope in the very near term you have a doctor who will be able to help you. Share your thoughts here, bottling them up only causes you greater pain and loss of who you are.

Take care

Kevin