No matter when, where, or how you served, or what you’ve experienced in military or civilian life, you may be facing challenges that affect your health, relationships, and life. Whether your military role ended two decades ago or two days ago, you share with Veterans everywhere the common bonds of duty, honor, and service to our nation. Every day, Veterans connect with resources and support to manage and confront the issues they may have and find solutions for improving their lives..
Most Veterans go through some period of adjustment while transitioning from service and military life, but ultimately find their new roles fulfilling. For some people, the transition is harder or lasts a long time, which makes it difficult to enjoy life or to be successful in the civilian world. Some Veterans experience the following:
Frequently feeling on edge or tense
Having difficulty concentrating
Feeling angry or irritable
Having trouble sleeping
Feeling down for weeks or months
Some of the challenges that come with transitioning from the military can be difficult or stressful and can put a strain on your relationships. You might find it hard to enjoy the things you usually like doing. You may be having a tough time dealing with the deaths of friends with whom you served. Chronic pain or other medical conditions may pose additional challenges.
Every day, Veterans from all military service branches and eras connect with proven resources and effective treatments. Here’s how to take the next step: the one that’s right for you.
The signs and symptoms of depression may be hard to notice at first. One way to tell if what you’re experiencing might need attention is to consider if your thoughts, moods, or behaviors have changed noticeably. Is your mood different than “usual” for you? Have others noticed a difference?
Not everyone with depression has the same symptoms or feels the same way. One person might have difficulty sitting still, while another may find it hard to get out of bed each day. Other symptoms that may be signs of depression or may go along with being depressed include:
Gaining or losing weight
Eating more or less than usual almost every day
Sleeping too much or not enough almost every day
Feeling restless and unable to sit still
Feeling that moving takes great effort
Feeling tired or as if you have no energy almost every day
Feeling unworthy or guilty nearly every day
Having low self-esteem or feeling down on yourself
Finding it hard to focus, remember things, or make decisions nearly every day
Feeling anxious, worried, or nervous
Drinking more alcohol or caffeine
Taking more of a prescription or over-the-counter medication than is directed
Smoking or using tobacco more often
Having thoughts of suicide, thinking that others would be better off without you, and believing that there is no other way out of your problems are very serious symptoms of depression and need immediate attention. It is important you talk to someone right away if you have thoughts of death or suicide.
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