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PTSD life (off topic sorry)

LaddiedahlLaddiedahl member
in June 2014 Moms
Does anyone else here have a family member who suffers from PTSD? My husband suffers from it and it got to the point where I had to leave and stay with my parents for a while. I have been researching it and I am trying to find a therapist and councilng. But we live In Such a small town that we have to look else where for help. Just wondering how you and your loved one handled it and if you Have you seen any positive change? How long did it take for results? What's the process like? Sorry I know it's off the pregnancy topic. I hope that's ok.
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Re: PTSD life (off topic sorry)

  • SmurfyLiteSmurfyLite member
    THERAPY. The number one thing you can do is find a good therapist that can address the issues that he is facing. INTENSIVE therapy. To face PTSD, and begin healing, it is important that he realize that seeing a therapist once a month isn't going to cut it. There needs to be open communication and understanding for him in order for him to begin recovering. People around him need to familiarize themselves with PTSD. It isn't something you ever fully recover from, it is something you learn to cope with. Learning correct coping mechanisms is one of the main goals of PTSD therapy. Depending what his trauma stemmed from, the recovery time and process can vary greatly. but #1 is find him some good, qualified help. 
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  • EmbracingChangeEmbracingChange member
    If he was military, did you try militaryonesource.com?
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  • LaddiedahlLaddiedahl member
    I haven't tried that I will look into it. Thank you ladies for responding. It really helps.
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  • KristaU831KristaU831 member
    if you read blogs quite a few military spouse bloggers deal with spouses who have PTSD. 
    military one source is a great resource if he was military, and if he is still guard or reserves his unit should have resources as well. 
    good luck!
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  • Gardenergirl131Gardenergirl131 member
    joules235 said:

    You could also look into Hypnotherapy. It might not be your Husbands thing but it can be extremely effective. We live in a pretty small town (less than 40,000) too and surprisingly we do have a Hypnotherapist.

    Totally off subject but it made me laugh to see small town, less than 40,000! I live in a small town, we have about 1,100!!!
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  • verydisgruntledpelican0091verydisgruntledpelican0091 member
    I have severe PTSD which causes my insomnia. I can be up for 66 hours and feel no effects. I've never done counselling because I'm just not ready for it. And if you aren't ready it won't help. I am sorry for you and your husband. What helps me is to write everything down. Like everything I feel. So if I'm feeling worried something similar may happen again I write it out. And I do a pros and cons. Not of the event. Just of everything. Like yes that bad event occurred. But since so has : pregnancy, finding love and so on.
    My traumatic event was finding my mom had attempted suicide by taking over 300 pills. If I had found her with a 15 min difference she would have been dead. NOTHING prepares you for that. And her doing it 2 more times didn't help.
    I hope your husband can find his safety zone.
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  • Yasm33naYasm33na member
    I had it after living in the Gaza Strip for a while- what he needs is therapy! With a GOOD doctor that he is comfortable with. Comfortable surroundings are key! Even now, loud noises, fireworks, helicopters etc scare the crap out of me but it's nowhere near as bad as before. Support him the best you can and encourage the family to do the same. Write him letters to let him know you love him and that PTSD is nothing to be ashamed about.
    It's going to be a hard road but he really needs all the support and love he can get. I hope everything gets easier for you and your husband, and I'm truly sorry that you both have to go through this.
    Beatrice- bfp September 16 2013, born February 1 2014 died later same day.
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