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OK... hubby is sitting in the kitchen... his head in his hands. I am saying to him that he is losing me..... He doesn't reply.... He scratches his cup with his nail, I am just looking at him. Nothing. I ask him what can I do.... he says crack on and work. I am stressed, have pains in my...

Thanks everyone.... New routine in place, no screen time after dinner, going to bed earlier and waking up earlier... still very much a work in progress of course. Not convinced about ADD however putting some great things in place... even better eating, Omega oils etc... Just wish hubby would...

Thanks Dallas and Crazy Horse I try my best and feel that it isnt the right thing to do. Hubby just called me (I am working in my office at the end of my garden and asked if I want some lunch) He just saw me eat some lunch and cant remember it.... :O( I try to encourage him about work and...

Thanks so much everyone - your words and advice are all so appreciated. The past few days have been OK ish -I Know he has just forced himself to put on an OK face as it was my birthday. Today we chatted about ideas for his business - he doesnt seem that keen on me giving him advice sadly -...

Thanks so much Discarded and I am sorry of course to read about your situation too.... After 3 years of hell (and years before that of PTSD lurking and rearing its head) I am only just now feeling like a carer and this is a time when we hoped to move forward with our lives. He is exhausted with...

Hi guys Before Xmas hubby wanted to end it all. I had to call the mental health people out - they were even going to come to us Xmas day but we said no as we wanted to just try to enjoy the day and if they came round it would have made it worse. New Years Eve at 11.45pm as we cuddled up to...

Thank you so much for your super replies.... Brilliant!!! We went to see the head teacher and she feels my son may have ADD.... I have read a little and it does sound like my son however .... Yes I now know he has been having FAR too much screen time and I just dont know why I didnt do...

Hi all I wondered for those with kids..... My son is 6 1/2 and the head mistress of his school is lovely bless her, but she is concerned with my son. He doesn't pay attention and isn't doing as well a the others. He is a bright boy, he just doesn't seem interested or bothered. Is this...

Hi guys I hope life is treating you well. Hubby is feeling down at the moment and I wondered as a supporter what you do to support. I am such a positive person and it all really wearing me down..... The only time I feel happy is when I am working and that doesn't seem right :O( I never...

Just a quickie - in laws who would have them? We are strict veggies and my mother in law let my son try a dog biscuit at Xmas when he was at her house. Hubby went mad - really made him ill and threatened never to see here again :O( I was so upset too. This seems to set hubby back again...

I am sorry I don't have any ideas for you 99Phoenix99 . I want to say that you are not alone with these flashbacks (sadly) and I just wanted to send you love, light and a virtual hug. Wishing you all the best and luck for the 10th. Sunshine xx

Thats amazing to hear Lucycat and I really hope helps others too.... I didnt realise that my hubby was depressed too to be honest - I thought the PTSD was the worst part but I feel now depression is playing a bigger role :O( I read the side effects and think of the billions being made by huge...

Just to let you know that 5HTP is supposed to be helpful when coming off of anti depressants - I have got some here and we have both just started to take this... keeping everything crossed for anything that may help even a little bit.... Good thing is hubby has even been to the gym in the past...

Dear wonderful people on this forum I seriously cant think of much worse than PTSD. It is a vile and debilitating illness - misunderstood and sadly one that is difficult to talk about openly. My hubby has had some terrible challenges - they have resulted in PTSD. I told him yesterday...

It may be tough to read however wonderful advice from Dallas xxx

Wow thank you so much as always wonderful Amethist - and your words mean a lot and I wish you all the best Safenow. I dont think I am beating myself up... well not much. I know I have ben doing the best I can - however it has to be calmer.... It helping me too.... my son finds it soooo tough...

No work for me today - Just a day to focus on the support for hubby..... I have ordered some 5 HTP and Co Q 10 - which seems to be natural mood lifters Also for anyone in the UK I have been speaking to MIND - they have some helpful links on their website.... Also they have a special PTSD...

Hi friends I wanted to share that I reaised today I haven't been as supportive as I need to be. I have been stressed out, stressed with work, angry with the PTSD that is part of our lives, stressed getting my son to school, rushing, working and knackered. Hubby needs more calm and quiet...

Thank you Nicolette and Sailorgal xxx

Hi everyone I haven't been here for ages again.... The court case stuff was settled a few months back and we didnt have to worry about having no money even for food.... Not a huge payout - just enough to not worry about the bills for a while. Hubby also invested in a new car - his old van...

A great question..... Last week before things fell apart again a TV station wanted to interview me (nothing to do with PTSD) and my first thoughts were no I cant do that because my hubby isnt feeling great...and then I thought.... why not - yes I will. So I did it - was v nervous but over...

Hi Em I just wanted to wish you all the best - at such a young age it really is a challenge for you and your boyfriend too. Research and see what works for you and BF too. After being married for nearly 20 years and very happy the past 3 years the PTSD has really flared up and even after...

Thanks so much everyone. We have heard back and they are not supporting us at all by reducing the costs - 2 days of training with this company and it is costing us nearly £700 :O( An expensive and stressful lesson to learn and that PTSD stopped him from moving forward with regular work too...

Hi all Its been ages since I posted and I do hope all is well. The 'case' is all behind us now and we are hoping for a fresh start now - things have been good although a few cracks recently. Hubby was offered ongoing work photography wise and this really made his day. They loved him and...

WOW thanks so much Eleanor.... Your reply is amazing and I am very grateful. I do send you hugs too. We did all go away and it was tough - there were some good parts and hubby stressed too - I asked if I could just have some time out and enjoy being away from work - It was only for 3...