Life has its challenges. As a Veteran you don't have to solve them alone.
Take our self-assessment to find support that is designed specifically for you.
or browse by life challenge
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Career Challenges
- Career challenges include things like getting into debt, having trouble adjusting to civilian life, wanting to go back to school, or being unable to find employment can all be related to problems at work.
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Health Challenges
- Health Challenges can include things like dealing with chronic pain, not having access to health care, or having questions about military-related medical conditions or injuries can all stem from health challenges.
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder can make you feel like your life is out of control. Losing interest in things, being unable to express emotions, or having trouble with traumatic memories can all be related to posttraumatic stress disorder.
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Life Transitions
- Leaving military service can create stress that shows up in different ways. Things like avoiding people, getting angry easily, feeling overwhelmed and finding constant distractions, such as games or the internet.
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Educational Challenges
- Educational challenges include not knowing how to apply your military skills, adjusting to college culture, and affording college can all stem from going back to school or getting additional job training.
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Relationship Challenges
- Relationship challenges include struggling with relationships, feeling like life is out of control, or parenting after military service can stem from relationship problems.
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Experiencing Grief or Loss
- Losing someone can impact your life in many ways. Things like living with traumatic memories, feeling numb or losing interest, or not being able to express your emotions can all stem from experiencing grief and loss.
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Living with a Disability
- Living with a disability can impact your life in many ways in many ways which include dealing with chronic pain, feeling like you could do more for your family, or your disability making it harder to work.
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Substance Use Challenges
- Things like feeling like a burden, racking up legal & financial expenses, feeling like you can’t stop using, or having relationship problems can all stem from substance use.
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Money Challenges
- Trouble sleeping, getting into debt, stressing about having a place to live, or feeling like you could do more for your family can all stem from financial pressure.
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Feelings of Depression
- Feelings of depression can result in feeling exhausted or down, a change in your eating or sleeping habits, trouble concentrating, or having a hard time dealing with stress.
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Feelings of Isolation
- Feelings of isolation can result in avoiding people, work, or commitments, missing military camaraderie, or not caring about the things you used to can all stem from feeling alone.
Visit resources for Veterans experiencing feelings of isolation.
For Family and Friends
If a Veteran in your life is struggling, you can help. Learn how to start a conversation to help understand any challenges they may be experiencing.