i have been thinking of something way too much lately. i live in st. louis and not in a very safe place. lately, gang wars have broken out, gun fire every night. i used to be a cop so i know the streets a little more than i want to. but things seem to have changes since my daughter was born. i am scared now, and want to be a cop again and fight the war, i wanna do it now. i just want to take care of this anxiety thing first, which is getting MUCH better. any suggestions, should i just go for it? do it again, now? i am beating myself up over it, need advice. i hear gun shots all the time and am sick of it, is it wrong to feel that i must do something? i obscess about it.

hey there curt , do it .kp

Curt are there guidance people with the police dept. that could help you make that decision? c.

well yes there are guidance people, psychologists that help with post traumatic stress im sure could help. i dont exactly know though.

Curt,

As someome that has friends that are police officers, some in nice cushy hoods and other in a war zone, I really think you would benefit from speaking to a counselor. One of our friends went through some rough stuff in the field and really benefited from counseling. It cannot hurt, they offer it . I say check it out and get back on the beat! Sounds like that is where your heart lies, in helping others.