Poll Are One or More of Your Carers also Forum Members or Readers?

[Ace Ventura]

I was just wondering how many of those with PTSD have a carer (spouse, significant other, friend, parent, etc.) who is either a member of the forum or at least reads the forum posts and info.

Thanks,

Ace

P.S. This was just meant to be a 2-option poll (yes/no), but I don't believe that it's been attached to the thread. I'll add it if I can (through editing); otherwise, perhaps an administrator could attach the poll option? Sorry about the inconvenience.

 

[Kathy]

My husband Jim and I were very active upon this forum for approximately a years' time, whilst our daughter Evie (batgirl) frequented the forum. Our son (Sapper) also popped in occasionally. Our daughter very much appreciated the support, though I think we annoyed her at times! We learned a great deal as well. It is truly a win-win situation, not to mention, it fosters honesty in all members of the family! As a carer or a sufferer, it is not so easy to exaggerate, tell half-truths or seek unneccessary sympathy with family members present! I highly recommend families becoming involved as much as possible.

 

[Nicolette]

I voted on Anthony's behalf as I am here as his Carer.

 

[moog]

I voted no. None of my carers, including my wife are members or read the forum. This is a place of solitude for me, a place to find answers and my thoughts are mine. Whether it is in the open board or not, it is another therapy tool for me to use at my discretion; if any of them were to be on here, then it would feel as if they were watching me and pushing me to participate. Healing is at my pace, not at a pace any one else can set.

 

[sirsir]

I just started treatment therefore I do not know all of my new carers. However I know my family don't even know I'm on the sight.

 

[Nicolette]

if any of them were to be on here, then it would feel as if they were watching me and pushing me to participate. Healing is at my pace, not at a pace any one else can set.

Its sad you think your carers would push you in that way. I must admit in the earlier days being here helped me understand a lot more about what Anthony was going through while giving me a place to talk with people who were in a similar position to me.

I do agree Healing is at your pace.....

 

[morgan]

I voted no because even though I asked my mom to join the forum or just read around a bit and she said yes, she still hasn't done it. They don't get it and they don't want to get it. That's just the way it is around here.

 

[linasmom]

My hubbby thinks it's important for me to have my own "spaces" and I like that, therefore, he is not a member. I have printed off certain information for him to read from the site, but that's it.

 

[midi]

i think i'd censor myself if people i knew showed up.

 

[pandora]

Even though I voted no.....there are times I wish I had a carer that understood, knew all of the BAD things and still was around but i have mentioned this to a few people but I really do not have a carer...I am my carer.

 

[Tinyflame]

Pandora- me neither.

I just consider the people around me as "carers" so to speak, even if they don't know.

 

[pandora]

i do not consider my friends my carers because i feel like no one, other than my one cousin truly understands how debilitating this can be.