Story about Trigeminal Neuralgia , Bipolar Disorder.

Disabled Veteran

May 11, 2019

By: Thomas

Year Condition Began: 2004


I was medically retired from the Airforce as a bomb tech. I required facial reconstruction surgery. After being in ICU on life support I was diagnosed with TN. This happened while my wife was 8 months pregnant with our first child. She was in the hospital at the time with gall bladder disease. Our son was still to young to induce so she was admitted the last month of her pregnancy. That's when I had my first attack. Following the attack I developed Bipolar disorder and anxiety. I had my second major attack in 2008. I returned to work as a civilian for the Airforce and in Feb of 2017 I had my 3rd major attack driving to work and hit a light pole going 70 mph. I was forced to finally retire in Feb 2018. I'm not a candidate for surgery bc of the screws and plates in my face. I tried 3:1 ratio CBD/THC for the first time 17 months ago. The difference has been amazing!! 3:1 ratio CBD/THC is not psychoactive so it doesn't affect my medication required for Bipolar 1 disorder. For the first time since 2004 I no longer need Xanax for anxiety and I have my life back. Just in time to enjoy my first grandchild that blessed my family a month ago. I just had to share it with fellow Vets and Warriors!! So This week I started social media accounts to rejoin the world and spread awareness.
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