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[–] everlastingphelps 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

You've got a mental injury. It's as real as a broken leg. You can't just walk it off. You've been medicating the pain without treating the symptoms (and have thankfully stopped that.) You need mental rehab, just like you need physical rehab after a physical injury.

I'm not big on psychotherapy because frankly 90% of psychiatrists glow in the dark. Instead, get connected to Peer Support Services at your VA. It's literally just other combat vets talking shit out and supporting each other. If VA fucks try to steer you towards something other than Peer Support, refuse. If your actual peers say you need it, think about it. If you still have contact with guys from your units, hook up with them as well. You can't cold turkey the mental injury any better than the alcohol.

You're 90% of the way there. Get that last 10% and get shit done.