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I get what you're saying regarding long-term exposure, but I don't agree that it'ss a big difference. Children that grow up in abusive homes are often exposed to violence for years and years.

That's nuts! I thought the 8 months it took my fiancé was a long time.

That's nuts! I thought the 8 months it took my fiancé was a long time.

If you read the whole thread you'll see I already answered that. I was just talking through ideas.

Ohh okay. I thought you may of meant he has PTSD and Autism. It's worth a try. If you tell him it annoys you and he still continues to do it, them perhaps it is time to walk away.

When you say " i have a friend who also has Autism" what do you mean? You're friend genuinely might not know he is being rude. People with Autism don't pick up on social cues amd usually need to be told when something they're doing isn't okay.

Has he looked into therapy at the VA? It's definitely not the best, but it's better than nothing.

I think you wrapped it up nicely, Sea. Thanks for all your insights!

I was also speaking from personal experience. I knew that other peoples dad's didn't hit them when I was younger. I knew that it wasn't normal.

That's fine that you feel that way, but I didn't feel that it was uncalled for. That's great that you're doing research and being supportive. From your post it didn't sound like that is what you were doing.

I'm sorry for upsetting you, that was not my intent. I'm not speaking as an expert, more so just talking through ideas.

MsA, I think the military (at least in the US) does educate about PTSD somewhat before deployment. My fiancé said that he ha a briefing on it before both his deployments....but I doubt anyone took them seriously, or paid attention. I think your idea about educating about alcoholism is an...

Childhood abuse does span over a period of time, but the person beig abused usually knows it's not normal. They know something is wrong. Where as children that grow up in a war torn country don't develop PTSD because that is all anyone there has known...it's not out of the ordinary. Now I'm...

Thanks for you reply, Sea. You have excellent points. Maybe sometime in the future they'll have some sort of virtual reality game or something. Like I said...just a crazy idea last night as my fiancé was throwing punches in his sleep. Lol.

Welcome to the forum. If this comes of as rude, I do apologize. Have you done any research at all about PTSD? If you're venting, that's what thing...but it sounds like you have no idea what PTSD is. I don't know your boyfriend, but it sounds like he's not be lazy or un-motivated...it sounds...

So, this is probably absolutely absurd; but hear me out. This would only be for people going to combat, as others with PTSD can't predict their trauma. What if our servicemen and women were slowly exposed to the trials of overseas before they even got there? What if that was part of their...

I've been trying to tell people about that side of my law for the last 20 years! Lol

Welcome to the forum. I am also a carer as well. You'll find a lot of useful info in the supporter section. I hope you find the support you are looking for. :) Best wishes. MJ

I think everyone knows it's a serious issue, hense the reason they posted here. Some light hearted humor to help people get through the day never hurt anyone. I don't know if you're referring to my posts...as I believe I'm the only one who brought up an issue with service dogs. I'd just like...

Hi Squirell. I'm very sorry that you had that happen to you. Did you report it to the police? I think that being as your incident happened 2 days ago, you are experiencing normal reactions. If you believe you have PTSD, you need to seek out a professional. I k ow it's hard without insurance...

What about service sugar gliders? Those little things are SO cute!

I didn't receive a PC...blame it on technology? Lol

I've never been in a prolonged situation with one, but even passing someone in the mall, or a person in the store with a guide dog givese that clammy anxious feeling. I don't know how I would handle it having to encounter one on a regular basis.

Ummm....MissAntiSunshine, I somehow quoted your post on accident. Posting from my phone is a pain. Sorry!

My main issue with this... Say someone with PTSD walks into my class with a dog. I have to either sit through that class, or risk an unexcused absence for leave. I choose to stay, and am battling anxiety the whole time...so much so that I learn nothing and would have been better off leaving. Do...