Recent content by Artemesia

Thanks everyone for the helpful advice. I do try to remember what progress he's made, indeed he needs reminding too, it gives him some encouragement. I will look into the maid idea too.

Yes, he is getting treatment from the VA, two different doctors, one therapist, and other one manages his meds. Right now we are looking forward to him getting started on cognitive processing therapy. He's had treatment for insomnia, anger management, and a full month of residential PTSD...

Rebuilding a marriage is not for the faint of heart. Angry words have been said, loyalties betrayed, trust shattered, and on the brink of divorce once officially, and few more times since then. My husband suffers from PTSD, and it has taken its toll on our marriage. And I know it’s not done...

Since the question was asked, I do have regular therapy, but not a marriage counselor. We tried that twice before were separated, but haven't again. I find it is helpful, but very clinical. I came here for the layman's touch so to speak.

It’s hard to sum up everything that has gone on for several years, but I will try to keep this on point. I have never been diagnosed with PTSD, just stress overload. I am a trauma ICU nurse, and while I have rarely felt in danger personally, I have watched people die. I know what burned human...