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PTSD
Mar 8, 2008 18:51:20 GMT -5
Post by gothicarmywife on Mar 8, 2008 18:51:20 GMT -5
Its been awhile since I logged on. My husband is home, but he's out in Washington and I've returned to our homestate to set up and get things ready for us back here. He is suffering from PTSD, he's become so distant and completely cut off emotionally. He seems angry all the time and I feel as though its more directed at me. I have done quite a lot of reading on it, because the reminders that I'm not alone in this and that what he is feeling and doing to me isn't what he means for it to be. I do feel very unloved much of the time, but its only normal for me to have these feelings when he makes me feel it a lot of the time. Please if there are any others who are dealing with a loved one who has come back from war and is suffering from PTSD, PLEASE send a message my way or add me to one of my many messengers. I will get help from a professional, but this is all new to me. And not being able to actually talk to someone who has gone through this, I need to know what to do and what not to do while we're waiting to get this help together. aim-traciheartsduane yahoo-snlgrl77 msn-magazinequeen95@hotmail.com Help me please!
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Mar 11, 2008 9:21:47 GMT -5
Post by melody on Mar 11, 2008 9:21:47 GMT -5
awwww sweetie, i'm so sorry. i've not been through this, nor do i know anyone that has. if you just need someone to talk to, i'm here. you and your hubby will be in my prayers.
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Mar 11, 2008 23:34:41 GMT -5
Post by gothicarmywife on Mar 11, 2008 23:34:41 GMT -5
Thank You Melody.
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Mar 13, 2008 7:44:33 GMT -5
Post by melody on Mar 13, 2008 7:44:33 GMT -5
any time doll
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Mar 15, 2008 15:20:08 GMT -5
Post by tlubow59 on Mar 15, 2008 15:20:08 GMT -5
hey, just want you to know that my son came back from Iraq and he's going through ptsd, he has a bad case of it, just hang in there. My son has been back from Iraq a few weeks and he still going through bad, he even has nightmares where he has to take sleeping pills. Everybody I talked too said to hang in there, things will get better. Write me anytime you want too. Thanks, Teresa
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Apr 3, 2008 21:29:50 GMT -5
Post by speedysteph122 on Apr 3, 2008 21:29:50 GMT -5
Hey! I would think you already know this, but I'm always open if you need to talk things out. The military doesn't seem to be all that helpful with this type of thing..... *sigh and roll my eyes* Keep loving him, even when he seems unresponsive. Remember too, lots of times these are just the illness taking over; it doesn't mean he loves you or Dietrich any less.
Hugs Honey! ;D
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PTSD
Apr 8, 2008 10:51:46 GMT -5
Post by daboogas94e on Apr 8, 2008 10:51:46 GMT -5
I am a sufferer (i think thats how you spell it) of PTSD. While I'm not as bad off as many people I know. I suffer just the same.
One thing I can tell you is not to let him push you away. When I came home from Iraq, I tried to do this to my wife and she didn't let it happen, she kept talking to me and telling me that things were going to be okay, which they were. Keep talking to him even though he may not want to. Let him know you are there for him and want to help him through it. The military and VA do not care about PTSD and would rather us suck it up and drive up. But it needs to be treated, not by medication either.
If you need anything let me know and I'm sure I can help.
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Apr 27, 2008 19:58:28 GMT -5
Post by mrsbarefoottrooper on Apr 27, 2008 19:58:28 GMT -5
I have lived with a husband who is 50% permanant diabled from PTSD for 5 years now. DO NOT GIVE UP ON HIM. It is VERY hard to but you can be his lifesaver. Mine has told me that if it was not for me still caring...he would have given up. Any time you need to visit you can e-mail me at marrywells778 at yahoo.com I have been through the sitting and staring for days to the purple rages to the "I can too cut the house in half with this saw just watch" to the crying jags and all that comes in between. It is very hard and some support has to be for you too. Most of the anger is they do not know what is going on either or how to stop it or deal with it. Hang in there and love him and find support from every corner you can.
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