New to this Community seeking advice

[MichelleLT]

I think Coach and Carlos put it clearer than I did.

That's why you have to have that outside life.

Part of the process is getting back in touch with yourself, finding your center, learning better coping mechanisms, and learning to laugh again.

You said that your son said you have found your sense of humor. Keep building on that! Casual, nothing intended flirting is a great way to both build confidence and have fun.

It was funny, I was at drill this last weekend and one of the mental health coordinators came by. He was talking about the Vet Centers and how great they are cuz unlike the VA it's confidential. But almost every man in the waiting room is sitting next to either his wife, girlfriend, or mother and he's there because they've gotten sick of putting up with his PTSD and dragged him in kicking and screaming. LOL.