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I am a Vietnam Marine combat veteran, have been struggeling with PTSD since 1968, self medicated like a lot of us did, though it was just me. Finally went to VAMC for other medical problems and the primary doctor sent me to the PCT clinic where I was diagnosed with PTSD, have all the symptoms and problems that go with it, trouble sleeping, flashbacks, violent temper, sustance abuse (now sober). Put in claim for Tinninitus and hearing loss last December and PTSD last month. VAMA shrink tells me I need therapy and I can choose between residential @ 4 weeks or outpatient @ 12 weeks, I told them residential. Now they're telling me there is a long waiting list for residential and they want me to go through the out patient 12 week program, they claim the out patient program is just as effective and they tell me they are afraid I wouldn't stay in the residence program due to the daily intensity of the program. Any ideas from anyone who has been through either program what may be the better option for my mental health and my PTSD claim?? I would appreciate any assistance given. This is the very first time I have asked for VA help since returning home from Vietnam in 68. Thanls for you help!!
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