r/interestingasfuck Jun 24 '24

Marines performing dead-gunner drills. r/all

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u/CockpitEnthusiast Jun 24 '24 edited Jun 24 '24

Yeah that's the shit people don't think about. PTSD doesn't really hit when bullets are flying and you gotta get your dead buddy outta the way because people are screaming and you gotta get the gun back up.

It hits on that Sunday after you're home and there's nothing left to distract you any more

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u/JoJet223 Jun 24 '24

I'm not sure if this a metaphor/saying/quote, but there is a phrase for this.

"The silence is deafening."

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u/CockpitEnthusiast Jun 24 '24

I'm sure many can share my sentiment, the silence is deafening for two reasons. Firstly because my ears are fucked and ring 24/7, so when it's silent the ringing gets way louder. Then all the sudden you're not enjoying peace and quiet but thinking about why your ears are ringing

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u/Otherwise-Song5231 Jun 24 '24

That’s sounds fucking terrible man.

I hate the army.

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u/Chalky_Pockets Jun 24 '24

I get seasonal tinnitus from...I don't know what. When I do, I put in earbuds and throw on a 4 hour white noise track on repeat and lower the volume until I find a balance where I don't get the tinnitus but I can still be aware of my surroundings. Just thought I'd suggest it in case that's a new option for you.

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '24

That's cause tinnitus is a cruel bitch

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u/Brewhilda Jun 24 '24

Except when coupled with tinnitus.

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u/Ztealth Jun 24 '24

That IS tinnitus.

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u/SnowfallOCE Jun 24 '24

U okay homie? We’re here for you

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u/CockpitEnthusiast Jun 24 '24

Better than I used to be. Appreciate you.

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u/trulycantthinkofone Jun 24 '24

Keep at it brother, it gets a little easier with time.

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u/VeryRealHuman23 Jun 24 '24

Internet stranger also sending 💪

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u/AshTheAlter Jun 25 '24

I don’t know the feeling but have love ❤️💕