Dealing with deployment: Transitioning Home after Deployment (pt1)

Hey guys!

This video deals with potential problems to be aware of when your soldier returns home from deployment. Homecoming is a joyful time, but it can also be stressful.There are a few things to be on the look out for. I didn't mention PTSD a lot in this video, but I may end up doing one on the general symptoms of PTSD.

This video has a shorter part 2, so check it out. Also see my video on "How to deal with Irritability / A "short fuse" upon return from war." I didn't want to repost ideas in this video, but this video is DEFINITELY pertinent to your loved one's return home from war. Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGmff0QFk_0

I referenced material that my friend, seasoned Army wife and Psychologist sent me. I think she got this from her Family Readiness Group. FRG really is a great resource to use, guys, and I encourage you to also find support through your FRG. Please note that FRG isn't available to girlfriends or fiances.

Here are a few links that you guys may find helpful:

http://www.army.mil/-news/2009/04/23/20023-preparing-for-your-soldiers-return/

http://www.behavioralhealth.army.mil/battlemind/index.html

This link will prompt your browser asking if you want to proceed. Proceed on:

https://www.resilience.army.mil/family.html

If you have any questions, send me an e-mail or leave a comment. And as always, if you have something useful to share with the rest of us, please do so! I hope this helps you guys!

~Amira

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[calico102c]

yea my boyfriends coming home next week and there sure will be some "sleepless, restless" nights : D.

[AmiraJericho]

@calico102c I understand what you mean! =] I'm glad your boyfriend made it back alright! Exciting times for you both!

[caseysbird]

great video! that would be great if you could do a video for people who have kids too.

[AmiraJericho]

@caseysbird Aah! Thank you for reminding me about that! I actually do have some suggestions for people with children, as well. I will make a video for that within a week. I'm glad you liked the video!

~Amira

[AmiraJericho]

@caseysbird Hi! Just letting you know the video you suggested is up now. I hope it helps you!

[herutura]

Not to forget that sometimes the changes aren't immediate. When my husband came home the restlessness, jumping, irritability, etc didn't show up until two months after his homecoming. There are so many distractions, so many things to be excited about, but if they are bottling up emotions they'll crack eventually. It takes time, patience, and love.

[shishagoddess]

thanks! this helped so much. i'm so nervous about my fiance coming home.