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I am no therapist in this area but I would suggest (if you please) seeking out an alternate disorder. PTSD in itself does not come with Disassociation. That is an all together separate diagnosis as far as I understand.

I have been a member on here a very short period. I have taken much consideration from supporters and sufferers. I have been to therapists over the years with my sufferer. One thing that has stood out to me like a light in the dark is PTSD symptoms do not make a person have hostile and bad...

Wow, Livy's Mom I feel like your wrote my story except we have 4 kids and mine is a first responder. I know this is an old post but I came across it and was immediately in tune when I read your story.....At this exact moment his (SO UNHEALTHY, part of the PROBLEM) family are asking for an...

I have been asking my self this a lot over 5 years...... ~why do I feel bad about asking for help around the house wanting a valentines day to actually happen (or any holiday for 5 years) seeking help for myself joining this group and a FB group and still not want to comment bc I sound...

I know this is an older thread but for someone reading around like I do I wanted to put this book on here too. Invisible Heroes by Belleruth Naparstek As a spouse of a CPTSD sufferer this book has helped me immensely...... Packed full of good information. It was actually given to him but his...

I think this is one of the BEST explanations of PTSD relationship!!! CAN we highlight and blast this!! ;):tup::singing:

Maybe something triggered him that he has not experienced? Just a thought.....

I understand that. I was meaning it very genuinely. Sufferers have enough stress! I greatly appreciate any advice from sufferers......

I know a sufferer started this post but it is on a supporter thread, so I would hope it would not cause a sufferer stress if they choose to come on and comment. In response to your question I think you have received great answers. Always remember everyone is different and reacts differently...

Medication can be key or a mess trying to find the right ones.......I am so sorry you are suffering as well. It can be so hard. It absolutely could be the meds. It usually takes no less than 3-5 days depending on what meds to get out of his system and he will be without them. But like I said...

That is why i said (usually). I also know several others who do not abuse drugs or alcohol. But the number for PTSD w/substance abuse is high so I was trying to inform not spread malice. Sometimes we miss things early. She was saying she was new to all this. Respectfully. Not trying to argue at...

Msconfused~ From my experience thus far, PTSD does not per say make people make bad choices. PTSD in and of itself is very inward based. Now with that said, can the behavior of the sufferer hurt those around absolutely. But just like with every other disorder or disease everyone reacts...

Thank you, I suspected that but confirmation will help me try to be more patient......knowing is better than expecting the worst always.:tup:

Thank yOU so much for taking the time to reply. It sounds like your therapist is kind and intuitive to the process. I hope my sufferers is as well, as he does not talk at all about much of anything perhaps, due to too many past hurts between us......:( I really appreciate all the advice. Your...

I would caution cheating is not a PTSD symptom. It is not a listed. If I have found anything it is PTSD brings to surface a characteristic that is readily available due to personality traits. I say this with much love an caution as a spouse who has been betrayed and forgave......BUT is it a...

He hasn't given permission yet, he "normally" has NO problem doing so. But like I said this therapist is very new.

I absolutely agree. I did call but because of hippa it was a very one sided conversation......

I agree KwanYingirl. I am very squeamish about a therapist with little establishment doing EMDR right away. Trying to trust she understands better than I.

My spouse started EMDR has had two sessions. The first he slept all day (which I expected) the second he came home and drank a bottle and half of vodka and raged. He has multiple trauma beginning in childhood and is a first responder. I have read that EMDR is less effective for early childhood...

Thank You. The comments were all encouraging. And thank you for a quick response. I wish not only for myself, but, for those in the same field of work as my husband. I am infuriated at the lack of help for first responders and the comfortable place those in office seem to be camping out in. I...

I will try to keep it short. I have been helping support my CPTSD spouse for some time. Unfortunately he did not have the best family life and has very minimal healthy coping skills. The last four years he has been in episode after episode with very little breath time. I am at my wits end as a...