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any body have a sailor who is having depression?
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Permalink Reply by navymom2013 on
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AngelainMojave - I am sorry to hear about your son, actually I had a point in time when my son did not sound so good either. The Navy is hard on these guys, they push and push and sometimes belittle them and cause the sailors to second guess themselves. I believe this is all done for a reason but sometimes the guys and girls break. I will say a prayer for him to be strong of will and in his convictions. Whatever he chooses to do, stand behind him. Sometimes, it is just too much for them to handle. This may be their first time away from home and just too different from what they thought it would be and because they can't just walk away when they have had enough,they get very sad and it only gets worse over time. I hope he understands this is just a temporary thing and overcomes the obstacles. Good Luck to him - he did the right thing going for help.
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Permalink Reply by AngelainMojave on
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Thank you I told he was being smart going for help.
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Permalink Reply by navyboy2012 on
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When did your sailor first start to experience depression issues?? Most everyone I have interact with that has a sailor has said at some point there sailor experiences depression. For a while mine called me everyday and chance he could crying. For me that was strange because I wasn't use to him crying. Hang in there!
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Thanks. I forgot to ask about sleep. He did say he was not eating much.
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Permalink Reply by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on
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Please be sure you your sailor knows about the opportunity for confidential counseling that is available to sailors with options for face-to-face, online and telephonic counseling. Once on this page - http://www.militaryonesource.mil - go to the tab at top "Confidential Help" and then see the options under "Non-Medical Counseling."
Hopefully he is getting the valuable sleep he needs and avoids alcohol, especially before bedtime.
Keeping your sailor and you in my thoughts and prayers. The fact that he is getting help is so encouraging, good for him, you're doing a great job supporting him!
One more note: Remember that we always need to be sure of observing sailors' privacy when discussing anything on NavyforMoms.com...
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Thank you. I hope things discussed here stay confidential. However there is no shame in going for help or an assessment.
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There certainly is no shame involved here - Get the help - Get feeling better My prayers are with you both.
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Permalink Reply by Pat L. in IL on
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Best wishes to your sailor! So glad he is wise enough to seek help!
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