April 11, 2011

Hello, I'M BACK: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

I have been away for awhile...I'm ready to talk about it again. I'm ready to add the Memphis Chapter where I am back from a six week stay at the Memphis VA. I gotta say from the start, it was a great program. I was able to work through some more stuff and I am grateful for what I have learned. I saw some tremendous work from the staff and gained a new way to frame my trauma.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), I gotta say it does work. I endorse the inpatient program, but not the hospital. The hospital was pitiful, it reminded me of the Louisville, VAMC 20 years ago. I thank GOD for my local VA services. That said, I also want to scold the other f'ing side. Seriously, Louisville does not have inpatient PTSD services for residential patients? And VA over all...I waited four (4, if you read that wrong) months to get help I needed? Seriously? How many hours does one have to wait before another veteran takes their life?

As you well know I can only talk about my experience. So I will begin with typing out my therapy letters, notes and thoughts reworked here.
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8 comments:

  1. Uncle Sam's MistressApril 12, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I have been worried about you! So glad to see you back! I am glad you made it through the program. I will post our story with the PTSD program rehab in Lexington, KY. Let's just say it was ummm different. lol Glad to have you back!

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  2. Scott LeeApril 12, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Thank you, it is good to be back. Lexington, KY huh...hhmm heard not so good things myself. Would love to read your story on that one!

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  3. Soul WhispererApril 12, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I echo USM re both worry and joy at hearing your e-voice once more. Your offer to share letters, notes from CPT - that's gutsy, intimate stuff. And, it will so us all - civilians and veterans alike - good to share in the struggles that appear to have moved you toward healing. (It's a process, and it's the direction that is perhaps even more important than "arrival".) I/we look forward to getting to receive your story. I'm celebrating the return of your voice.

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  4. Scott LeeApril 13, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Thank you SW, I appreciate your comment "I'm celebrating the return of your voice."

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  5. FamilyOfaVetApril 13, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    So glad to have you back in the world, Scott! It was a little quiet without you around :)

    -Brannan

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  6. Scott LeeApril 14, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Brannan, Thanks I am a force of nature ain't I?

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  7. Long-time RNApril 15, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Just happened to stop by tonight and found new posts. Very glad to have your voice back here again.

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  8. Scott LeeApril 16, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Thank you LTRN, I am back to reclaim this blog!

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