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Hi Cherokee - I'm going to start by stating the obvious and hope you don't mind. You and your father share an "illness" and you are - to my mind - going to have a bond (other than father and daughter - and that is a very strong bond in its own right) that no one else can have. Do you have any...

Ok... perhaps it was more Wishful Thinking!!! :happy:

Hello Alana and welcome. There is a Supporters' section a little bit further down the main Board - come and join us there and you will soon realise that - as sad as it is - you are not the only one and you are certainly not alone... not anymore! We are a very friendly and supportive bunch x

Ok - I have to ask - and as Amethist started it I feel a bit better!!! Am I the only one surprised that Kindle books aren't generally - and significantly - cheaper than actual books? I got mine for my birthday and not one book that I have wanted to download as been any cheaper!!! I just presumed...

Hello there In Rainbows and welcome to the Forum. There is a Supporters' section a little bit further down the main Board - we're a very friendly bunch and will offer you all the support we can in order for you to help your wife. She is in a vulnerable state with PTSD and I think you have...

Hi Holly and welcome to the Forum. There is a wonderful Supporters' Section part way down the Board - come down and have a read, I am sure you will recognise at lot of the things that are talked about as I recognise a lot of the things that you describe!

Hi Sunshine - this might be a very simplistic way of looking at it, but if he wont seek help for his PTSD could you at least get him to seek treatment for (what would seem to me to be) his depression?

The first thing that came to my mind was the PTSD Cup. Now, bear in mind I don't have children, so this is just a thought... Could you get two buckets and lable one C and the other PTSD and then make cards with different pictures on for emotions. Put things like Love and Cuddles and Toys etc...

That's fantastic news! What you really need are lots of climbing plants to cover it... Honeysuckle, Roses, oh Wisteria would be nice... can I come and help? ;)

The way I see it is you need to let the news sink in for him. Like the others have said, that it a lot to take in for your Mr Average but he will have so much :poop: going round in his head at the best of times that this - good news - has simply added to his load and more than likely tipped his...

I have read quite a lot about it and I've only ever read good things. It seems to be about concentrating on the moment and being able to filter out the negatives. I think we should all do a course! I hope you do give it a go and hope that you find that it helps.

Yay! Congratulations!!! :tup:

It looks like the end of the world here! Pitch black clouds, gale force winds... and hail stones!!!

Hello Sunshine - you mention a place and some forms. Could you get someone from the place to come and talk to him to go through the work that they would do with him and maybe try to encourage him to fill in the forms. Looking at it from his point of view (don't shout at me!!!) it must be very...

If it helps, my mum had a major breakdown (she has Bi Polar) when I got married. I'd been moved out of home for nearly 10 years so still can't quite figure why it was the marriage that caused it. She simply said she thought she'd never see me again. But there she was when we got back from...

Hi 70Times7 and welcome - belatedly. Your wife sounds an awful lot like my mum. She has Bi Polar, and a lot of what you have said rings big bells for me. The Supporters' sections will be a huge help for you I'm sure - you might have done this already, but just say Hi for now and give a bit of...

Hi JSKarma and welcome to the Forum. I cannot imagine what that scenario would do to an adult, but to a still-child at the age of 16 it has obviously left a long and lasting impression. There is a section, further down the Forum that covers Anxiety, perhaps you could read up on others'...

I do this all the time, with great regularity :) Don't worry, please. The Forum is a very friendly and welcoming place and I think in the long run you will be glad you came back.

Hi Rellie - welcome to the Forum. Like everyone else I find your attitude quite refreshing! Nothing at all wrong with a bit of humor, sarcasm and the like. I hope that you find what you need from the Forum.

I do sympathise as in my Husband's diagniosis, the fact that he is incapable of just sitting and doing nothing is practically impossible for him. He cannot turn off his mind unless he has something to focus on. Easier said than done I know, but can you look at some of the things you do during...

Hello Tina, as MyVetsWife says, there is a Supporters section of the Forum - come down and see us there. It is about supporting your Husband but it is also about finding support for yourself so that you can continue to support him for as long as you choose to. Oh yes, and there are entire...

Hello TheBigSister, I'm wondering if the discussion here might help you with your question: https://www.ptsdforum.org/c/threads/complicated-grief-needs-specific-treatment-losing-a-loved-one-is-not-ptsd.605/ I know that you say your brother survived, but if he was not expected to then perhaps...

Welcome DeathRay - I think I remember your Husband's introduction. There is a Chit Chat section for general topics - please do join in, we're all very friendly! Then specific sections for symptoms and treatments etc. I hope you will find them useful.

Hello RWJKM and welcome. There is a Supporters' section on the Forum and, as well as finding out more about your wife's symptoms you will find a lot of support for yourself there too.

Welcome back Josephine - I registered and then couldn't bring myself to log on for about 6 months initially. It can be a big wake up call to read about your own life!!! I hope that you can find help and support on here x