ptsd What Can I Expect? Voc. Rehab Appt Upcoming In Montana

[DisplacedCoastieinCanada]

Hi there everyone. This is my first post, and I am so, so glad I found this forum! Honestly, I'm just glad to have found other veterans to speak to. I've only been discharged for 7 months now, but I really miss the feelings of comradery that I felt while being in the CG and being surrounded by other active duty people. I have since moved back home to Canada, and my return has felt so much less like a return home and more like learning a whole new world of rules. (Civilian life, medical care...despite being "free" up here has been really hard to come by, and basic things like car insurance really throw me through a loop with my mental state.)

On that note, I am expecting a letter from the VA very soon. I submitted my application for Voc. Rehab about a week ago and the lady I spoke with informed me they were mailing me a letter of some sort. I'm hoping this is maybe an appointment letter.

Here is my situation: I have major depression, anxiety (panic disorder according to some civilian doctors,) and possibly PTSD, though it hasn't been officially diagnosed by the VA. Since getting out, and while I've been trying to adjust to life back home, I've had so much trouble with concentration. I am usually the kind of person who will learn a job quickly and shine in my role. This has not been the case. I've been screwing up on the job almost daily, and have been getting verbal reprimands. I can't wrap my mind around simple daily functions like obtaining health care, getting my prescriptions refilled, and getting my GI Bill started so I can attend school. I have no degree, but am making decent money working at an entry level job.

I am entirely willing to relocate back to Montana if I can get approved for Voc. Rehab. Honestly, I feel like my well being depends on it. I am terrified each and every day of losing my job, and it stresses me to the point of feeling like I'm losing my mind. My personal life isn't granting me much reprieve either, so I'm really facing an uphill battle every day with my mental state.

I guess I'm sort of wondering what the letter in the mail might be about, if anyone has an idea. I'm also hoping to obtain a realistic idea of what my chances are of being approved if I am making a decent income already...even though the job is stressing me out. If my application is approved, I would likely attend MSU for a degree in Environmental Sciences, majoring in GIS/planning (GPS, cartography stuff...totally a field I could see myself being happy in.)

Thank you for listening, and thanks in advance if anyone has advice or guidance to offer :)

[Notorious Kelly]

Welcome, Coastie!

I think the main thing is to get diagnosis and treatment for any mental issues troubling you, but I understand you've still gotta eat in the process.

Good luck!