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Thank you Nicolette - You are quite right.... What is keeping me going is being positive and focusing on hubby getting better... Maybe it is denial too.... I am quite scared to think that this is our life forever .... I cant live like it. Although this evening was quite fine. And Kapalago -...

Thank you so much for your support and wonderful words. The weekends seem to be difficult for us. Today 3 'tantrums' by hubby who has again just slammed the door and gone upstairs. He was never like this before - I do feel it could be the medication?? I have pains in my chest, close to tears...

Thanks to you all for your words and I am so glad Proud Wife 99 will also take something away. Please dont worry about being as old thread - its still very real this end and I hope others may benefit too. I have met the 'girl' friend and she is really nice. You are right withholding her...

Thank you for your wonderful words...... I havent been back here for a while - my hubby had the operation and then my son got chicken pox so its been a huge juggle. Hubby over did it and stopped taking pain killers too soon after his operation and this pushed him over the edge again. We...

WOW as always I am blown away by the amazing comments and such helpful advice. Thank you all SO much. I feel empowered to say something now. I know it sounds funny but I feel that I couldnt before. Not that I am scared - I just dont want to make things worse. Hubby is going in for an...

Dear likeminded friends I do hope all is well for you all - I haven't checked into the forum for a fair few months - I have thrown myself into my work and trying to do what I can to cope with the roller coaster of my life and hubbies PTSD. My son and I are triggers for hubby - He is getting...

Thank you so much everyone - such amazing on this forum. Hubby is feeling OK at the mo and has promised that he would never do this to me and our son. A hobby is a great idea - although he is really focused on the photography and is really good too. Thanks again and I will check in again...

Thank you so much for your amazing words everyone. Such incredible people on this forum. Hubby has calmed down although yesterday afternoon he flared up again. Maybe I will talk about this seperaltey.... For a week he hasnt taken his medication - heart medication as well as anti...

Dear all Hubby has had enough of suffering from his PTSD and doesnt want to live anymore. I am wiped out. I am scared. What can I do to help the man I love. Sunshine

Thanks so much Pale Warrior - It is something that I will take on board. Sadly with hubbies support I havent met the counsellor and I think I will suggest this. A fair fee years ago I saw a counsellor as I was having problems at work. She was HORRIBLE. OMG I get on with everyone and this woman...

Pls do 4L150N!! Can you post it on here?? Yes it was to help people with depression in particular - I am interested in ALL of your lists!! We have some SUPER ideas on here now too!! Such great things! A pirate ship - I have never thought of things like that! Thank you (again!) Wife Of...

I really appreciate your reply Wife Of - and yes you are spot on! I did mention it when he called to see how are son was - I said that I am nervous incase it puts him in a 'slump' however I feel that I need to speak with him about this. He did apologise and say yes he should have told me -...

HI everyone I though there has been a lot of comments on this thread - I would love to hear your feedback about what I have just found out..... Hubby says that there is NOTHING untoward and this 'girl friend' is just a friend. Fine. I have met her and we got on really well. With hubbys...

Thanks so much for your super ideas - I love them and hope others do too. I love reading, going to the gym and eating out. As a family I really struggle as things always seem more diffifult when the 3 of us together. Yesterday my son and I had a 'home school' day while hubby did his...

One of the things that they said at this CBT event I am attending is to do ‘nice/ positive’ things. I asked like what and got the same sort of replies – go for a walk … well that was about it. And really we just don’t have anywhere that great to walk too where I live - and I hate being cold...

Hi everyone I am attending a CBT education event – once a week for 6 weeks. It shows you how many people are suffering– each week there are over 100 people around. A asked a question that showed that my stress was coimg from dealing with being a ‘carer’. Afterwards a nice older guy came up...

Hi everyone Well we continue to have ups and downs of course. Hubby started CBT with the national health psychology team and after the first session he could smell the smells of the accident, feel being kicked and it brought it all back extremely vividly. He has been down ever since really...

Thank you for the amazing update Amethist - I have spoken again to Sharon this morning. I suppose it such early days - I have everything crossed that this will help you both long term. :tup: With healing wishes Sunshine xxxxxx

Thanks so much everyone for your support and words... I am going to accept this as what needs to happen at the moment - hopefully my sons wobblers wont last for much longer being nearly 6...???!!! Hubby had a nice morning with our son this morning and I walked downstairs to find our son on his...

Dear freinds We just got back from seeing a psychiatrist (NHS) it was our 2nd time to see him. Seems like a good guy and we didnt feel rushed (much!) I said that hubby get very stressed with our little son (nearly 6) and when our son screams - for good reasons as well as when he is...

Pls do let me know Amethist! How are things for you guys?? xxx

Dear friends If it’s not enough dealing with how bad PTSD is we are also dealing with the hit and run car accident that was the big trigger setting off hubbys PTSD and bringing back an accident from many years ago as well. We are dealing with a solicitor of course – and I wondered does...

Dear all Your Birthday wishes are appreciated and your words have really helped me - thank you. We managed to have a few good days & a had a nice birthday - and hubby seems to be fine again to day - everything is crossed of course. I saw the following book on this forum too and have just...

Sending you love Miss Bess xxxxxxxxx

Thank you to you both Eleanor and I supporther - both taken on board and appreciatedxxx