Supply Crate – James

Marine Corps Veteran James requested a Supply Crate after learning about Stack Up through a couple of other Veterans who recommended us to him.

I am currently in a VA inpatient program for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and alcohol abuse. I’m am going home soon and have talked with 2 veterans I know of that your program has helped the with their mental health. I have struggled with PTSD anxiety and deep depression for the last 6 years with nightmares occurring 3-4 times a week. I have migraines and am unable to work. I had a trigger ( some guys next door to the shop o used to own) threw out a pack of firecrackers as I was entering into my shop (which I closed a year ago because I could no longer deal with people and would drink every day to cope with what was going on in my head). I drank so much I called my wife to pick me up. Went how and my head wouldn’t stop and I took a bunch of pills and tried to commit suicide. That was 2 years ago and I’m thankful I am alive. I still struggled with nightmares and turned back to drinking, until my wife came down one morning and I was sitting at my kitchen table he. Table crying uncontrollably. My house was my safe space and now I was at the end of my rope and told her I needed help. I am working on coping and processing skills in this program and also alcohol abuse, as my day would get worse after the nightmares, my day would just go to shit and then I would turn to alcohol to make my mind stop and so I could sleep. I will be leaving here soon and used to enjoy gaming years ago. A couple Vets that your program has helped told me about the program and that they play online with other vets, and they are there when you have a bad day. I need a hobby and your program sounds perfect for me. If there is someone else that need this more than me, please help them first and I will find another way. Thank you for your program and for all that you do for our service men and women, vets and everyone else that you help.

It's tough out there for our Veterans when they're struggling with their mental health. Unfortunately, many turn toward substances to try and cope with their PTSD. We hope that by offering community through gaming, they can use games to cope and take their minds off what plagues them.

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Thanks again for all of your support!

Regards,

James

CPL

USMC

You're welcome, James, and good luck on your journey!

AndyMatter sponsored James' Supply Crate. AndyMatter is a former touring musician who has been to 49 of 50 states. He enjoys a Roguelike but has also recently played Control Resonant, The Binding of Isaac, and Metal: Hellsinger. Check out his Twitch channel: twitch.tv/andymatter

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