Medic Guy

Hello Everyone. I'm new here. Just found this place. I am a ex-flight medic vet. Got out in 2003. I did 1 year overseas from Jul 2002-Jul 2003. I am curently rated at 40% disabled for blowing both of my shoulders out while overseas. I have always had symptoms of PTSD (won't go in to them now), but was too stubborn/scared to get any kind of treatment for them. Well this summer my life took a nasty turn when my wife found out about how much I was drinking (I was stashing bottles all over my house and garage). Long stroy short I had a missing persons report filed on me 3 separate times, had the police take me out of my house in handcuffs (was suicidal & drunk), detoxed 3 times at Hines VA, did a 21 day rehab there, and spent 5 days in the looney bin there. During this time my wife kicked me out of the house because she didn't trust me around her or the kids (she even kept my dog!). Well about 3 weeks ago she took me back in the house, I have just over 3 months sober from booze (but now I smoke weed every night), I am on an anti-depressant that I think is helping, I got my old job back but with less pay about a month ago, and life is getting better. I was officially diagnosed with PTSD while I was in treatment, and my shrink helped me file. My C&P appointment is next Friday 10/23/15. I don't know what to expect or what I should do. My medical and service records speak for themselves, so I know that won't be an issue. My question is how much should I divulge in the appointment? I really don't like talking about the incedints that happened. Whenever I do the events seem to linger in my head alot more frequently than when I just try not to think about it. Should I tell them that life has gotten better recently, or should I dwell on the negative? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.