Treatment at Warrior's Heart
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Hello again friends and family. As many of you already know from my random Facebook posts, I have been battling with severe PTSD really for the past 12 years but it has manifested itself over the past year. My FB posts, while there is no intention for pity or for worry, describe how I feel when I get frustrated or have a bad day so people understand what people like me are going through.
For those who do not know me, I'm Mike, hi. I served almost 10 years in the Army and twice in Iraq. I returned from my last deployment in October of 2004 and I thought I was fine. Unfortunately the last year of my life has been hell. I am afraid to leave my apartment for fear of something bad happening to me. I do leave my apartment only for essential needs (work, doctor's appointment, food, etc.). Otherwise I am at home with the door locked and the ADT on. I have pushed away friends and lost friends because of my condition and I feel like therapy is a waste of time because I talk in circles and the medication prescribed by my doctor doesn't seem to be working very well. I am in desperate need of a change in my life and hopefully I have found that.
A former COL of mine suggested a treatment facility in Texas called Warrior's heart. Directly from the website "With Warriors Heart being on a large private ranch, we have created a space designed for healing and also allowing a number of activities where one may successfully recover. From our comfortable suite-like client rooms, private chefs, recreational room, warriors gym, ropes courses, fishing pond, running/walking trails and plenty of space to reflect, one can heal at Warriors Heart with honor."
Another great thing about this organization is that I can leave treatment with a Service Dog in tow. There is an option to spend two weeks with a Service Dog and be able to take my little battle buddy home with me after it's all said and done.
Unfortunately this is an inpatient treatment for 28 days meaning I will be without work for 28 days. Plus attending this treatment facility out of pocket costs over $20,000. I do have insurance, but they are not sure if it will cover the entire cost (I sincerely doubt it).
So I'm going to keep my goal as it is until I find out more of how much it will really cost me.
Those of you who were already generous enough to donate to my trip to Australia, please do not donate again, you have done enough and I cannot ask you for more. I ask that you please share this on your Facebook page with the hopes of reaching as many people as I can.
I still feel like crap for asking for financial help, but to attend this amazing in-treatment facility for my PTSD, I'm going to need some help.
Thank you to everyone for your consideration.
v/r,
Mike
For those who do not know me, I'm Mike, hi. I served almost 10 years in the Army and twice in Iraq. I returned from my last deployment in October of 2004 and I thought I was fine. Unfortunately the last year of my life has been hell. I am afraid to leave my apartment for fear of something bad happening to me. I do leave my apartment only for essential needs (work, doctor's appointment, food, etc.). Otherwise I am at home with the door locked and the ADT on. I have pushed away friends and lost friends because of my condition and I feel like therapy is a waste of time because I talk in circles and the medication prescribed by my doctor doesn't seem to be working very well. I am in desperate need of a change in my life and hopefully I have found that.
A former COL of mine suggested a treatment facility in Texas called Warrior's heart. Directly from the website "With Warriors Heart being on a large private ranch, we have created a space designed for healing and also allowing a number of activities where one may successfully recover. From our comfortable suite-like client rooms, private chefs, recreational room, warriors gym, ropes courses, fishing pond, running/walking trails and plenty of space to reflect, one can heal at Warriors Heart with honor."
Another great thing about this organization is that I can leave treatment with a Service Dog in tow. There is an option to spend two weeks with a Service Dog and be able to take my little battle buddy home with me after it's all said and done.
Unfortunately this is an inpatient treatment for 28 days meaning I will be without work for 28 days. Plus attending this treatment facility out of pocket costs over $20,000. I do have insurance, but they are not sure if it will cover the entire cost (I sincerely doubt it).
So I'm going to keep my goal as it is until I find out more of how much it will really cost me.
Those of you who were already generous enough to donate to my trip to Australia, please do not donate again, you have done enough and I cannot ask you for more. I ask that you please share this on your Facebook page with the hopes of reaching as many people as I can.
I still feel like crap for asking for financial help, but to attend this amazing in-treatment facility for my PTSD, I'm going to need some help.
Thank you to everyone for your consideration.
v/r,
Mike
Organizer
Mike Klesowitch
Organizer
Arlington, VA