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Funny that Oldguy and I both compared it to outer space...... I recognise the frustration and sadness for your loved one in your question. I feel it too for mine. I don't have answers at this stage, but you are not alone.

Hi, I have an 8 year old boy with PTSD, and it is sometimes very clear in observing and supporting him what might get confusing when supporting an adult with PTSD, as his motives are less complicated. It has been enlightening reading these forums to see how it manifests in adults with a longer...

And thankyou for the advice, Jen93, it is very true and helpful, especially touching him

Oh wow, thankyou!! Your support is overwhelming. We have been at hospital this month with him as he wanted to suicide, and then I got a message from the website that I should log on - meant to be! Thankyou all, I don't feel alone now!

This is a great thread. Shimmerz, I am a foster carer of an 8 year old darling little boy who is severely affected with PTSD from continual abuse in early childhood. We have been a family with him for 4 years and have tried every which way to form an attachment with him, but are only having...

Hi, Our lovely little 5 yr old boy (in care with us) has just been diagnosed with PTSD, reactive attachment disorder and possible Pervasive Development Disorder - whew, long day! We have 5 children in our care (1 biological), all with special needs or stress-related behaviours from trauma. I...

Hi, We just had a child in our care (in Australia) diagnosed with PTSD and reactive attachment disorder. He is a wonderful little boy, and we want the best for him as he grows (he's only 5 and been with us 2 years). Everyone kept saying he would improve (and he did, to some degree) and DOCS...