Don't know you but love you. Hang with God. A small prayer or the short read of Bible passages (Proverbs is a good book) can help.

dermdoc said:

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He has dm'd me and as far as I know is okay.

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Great news. Derm is the man. Best Aggie I know that I don't really know.
GigEm Doc

dermdoc said:

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He has dm'd me and as far as I know is okay.

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Thanks for the update, derm!

https://www.getyarn.io/yarn-clip/d69863a0-fbfe-454e-9a63-bc25b7dab9c4

I couldn't resist.

All kidding aside, Dermdoc is a one of the best Ags around here. Thanks for reaching out to Brooks and giving us an update. I've been thinking about him all morning and I'm happy to hear he is hanging in there.

edit to get the link to work. Still failed.

Urban Ag said:

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I just requested to TexAgs staff to create a veterans support board. I am 100% certain they will do it.

Edit - I realize there is already a "Military" board but a separate board for veteran's issues may be very helpful.

Staff - just a suggestion and thanks/Gig Em

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Hey OP. As someone who suffers from anxiety and depression, I can empathize somewhat with such thoughts or feelings. Please reach out to me any time you would like to speak.

I have learned I have too much to live for - and so do you.

So relieved to hear he is okay.

Feel free to DM me. Please do everything you can to help yourself and let others help you too.

usmcbrooks said:

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I'm having another bad night. I haven't slept more than 3 hours every night the past week. I'm hitting speed dial for 988 as I post this. I've been doing so good for so long, I can't explain this hurt.

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If you need an ear, resources, help putting together a treatment plan for sustainable long term success, I would be happy to help.

If I can't help you, I will find someone who can.

Vets helping Vets

God is good, and we are all thankful that Brooks is okay!

Any update? Still very concerned.

Urban Ag said:

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I just requested to TexAgs staff to create a veterans support board. I am 100% certain they will do it.

Edit - I realize there is already a "Military" board but a separate board for veteran's issues may be very helpful.

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As a former cadet, military buff, and parent of a retired fighter pilot, I hang out on the current military board a lot

I think a veterans' board, restricted to verified veterans, and excluding secondary folks like me, is a great idea.

There are things we don't get and can't know, and the Vets deserve to have a board where we aren't eavesdropping

USMCBROOKS - know that you are loved. You are loved by the Lord, and you are loved by all of us, and you are loved by all of those in the faith that you don't even know.

You are loved.

Continued prayers for you

You will feel warm again.

I created a thread on the military board hoping to start a TexAgs peer support group being that so many Vets post on here. We can move it to a more private platform for more intimate discussion pending interest.

Love and prayers headed your way usmcbrooks.

Get some gummies. They really have helped me sleep again and get back my circadian rhythm.

Checking in with you USMCBrooks.
Have a great week!

When I was going through my mental crisis, I was sleeping an hour or two at a time, then awake for a couple hours, then another hour or two of sleep. I was starting meds, so it was hard to know how much could be blamed on anxiety and how much on adjusting to the meds. Fortunately I worked for a company with a good medical leave policy, so it was "ok" if I couldn't function during the day. I was fortunate that I was able to rebuild myself from the ground up. Hang in there OP

Glad to see this thread back on top. I do hope usmcbrooks has gotten some help and is now getting a good nights sleep.

Tramp96 said:

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USMCBROOKS - know that you are loved. You are loved by the Lord, and you are loved by all of us, and you are loved by all of those in the faith that you don't even know.

You are loved.

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Amen.

PTSD?

Best wishes, my man.

PTSD Foundation of America | Camp Hope - https://ptsdusa.org/ ; 877-717-7873

God bless you Brooks, we're praying for you.

FIDO95 said:

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https://www.getyarn.io/yarn-clip/d69863a0-fbfe-454e-9a63-bc25b7dab9c4

I couldn't resist.

All kidding aside, Dermdoc is a one of the best Ags around here. Thanks for reaching out to Brooks and giving us an update. I've been thinking about him all morning and I'm happy to hear he is hanging in there.

edit to get the link to work. Still failed.

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See the Dog Company are we talking Brooks from '97? (Never put two and two together)

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Tramp96 said:

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USMCBROOKS - know that you are loved. You are loved by the Lord, and you are loved by all of us, and you are loved by all of those in the faith that you don't even know.

You are loved.

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Amen.

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Can't say this enough, amen

Hey Mods:

I will pay for his account so he can have DMs.

Let me know if I can help.


Hang tough, Brooks!

He has stars now, fyi.

Saw the replies this morning and thought he responded - derm, is he ok?

txwxman said:

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When I was going through my mental crisis, I was sleeping an hour or two at a time, then awake for a couple hours, then another hour or two of sleep. I was starting meds, so it was hard to know how much could be blamed on anxiety and how much on adjusting to the meds. Fortunately I worked for a company with a good medical leave policy, so it was "ok" if I couldn't function during the day. I was fortunate that I was able to rebuild myself from the ground up. Hang in there OP

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What a blessing to work for a company that let you focus on yourself when you needed it.

I'm "All or none". I don't know who Brooks is as I haven't made any connections. Out of respect for his privacy, we should probably leave it at that.

txwxman said:

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When I was going through my mental crisis, I was sleeping an hour or two at a time, then awake for a couple hours, then another hour or two of sleep. I was starting meds, so it was hard to know how much could be blamed on anxiety and how much on adjusting to the meds. Fortunately I worked for a company with a good medical leave policy, so it was "ok" if I couldn't function during the day. I was fortunate that I was able to rebuild myself from the ground up. Hang in there OP

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Love to hear this brother.

It's good to have a company that supports you at your highs and lows in life. We sacrifice so much to make companies look good, it's nice to have that support.

Don't want to overwhelm usmcbrooks and flood his inbox but know that I'm here for you

Below is the link for the WhatsApp Veteran's Support Group. A few people in there now, ready to provide unconditional positive regard to anyone who needs it.

Bump for anyone having a bad week.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/F4FDsHeSTvp92RX3Q6ki9U