Creative outlets, such as playing a musical instrument, art and writing, provide a non-verbal way for veterans to express intense emotions such as grief, guilt and shame.
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Category: In Their Own Words
Finding a variety of strategies that are effective in knocking my anxiety level down a few notches has made a huge difference. I still have difficult days, but they are more spread out than they used to be and don’t typically last as long.
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While I will never be cured of these anxious thoughts and feelings and I may never be cured of my generalized anxiety disorder, I no longer desire to fix them.
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Meeting regularly with a counselor was eye-opening for me. I realized the benefit of speaking to a neutral third-party almost immediately. I was more honest and more willing to receive constructive feedback.
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