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My Combat Veteran is diagnosed with PTSD and multiple TBI's, however he is only being treated for PTSD. Lately he and I have been discussing TBI's and the long term effects. He feels, after all these years, that he has a handle on PTSD and it's symptoms. He's thinking his issues now are more...

We had a trip to Texas for J's work conference. Last year he was on the sidelines but this year he was front and center a lot. He had to be "on" all week. Needless to say we were stressed. Came home. Worked a day. Had significant shoulder pain. Thought I pulled my rotator cuff. Went to doctor...

My guy has gone through another traumatic event 2 days ago. He's safe. However, he wasn't able to help or change the outcome. He came home that day and was all hyper and chatty. I knew something was up. I let him talk. He told me everything leading up to the event. Every small detail. He...

How can I keep J motivated? The house is a mess. I have a list of things we need to get done before we can enjoy the summer months. And nothing is getting done. He will sit in his chair all day while I work around him. I'm losing my patience and becoming unmotivated myself. He says he...

And if you do do you like, love or hate it? I received a grill/air fryer combo for Christmas and I'm not sure if I should keep it. I don't know if it will actually improve anything. What do you think? If you have one please share your experience. Thanks 😊

I'm in the USA and gonna start looking for a new job and I need to get my resume updated. Does anyone know of a FREE app to create a resume? The one I tried wanted money when I got to the end of it. Any advice is welcome. Thanks!!

Or a coping mechanism? Or a symptom? Depression? I'm pretty sure I asked about this before. J can sleep an entire day away. It is usually a Saturday, after his 40 hour work week. It's almost 6:30 p.m. and he's been sleeping since last night. He woke up and ate a piece of pizza and use the...

What was the high and low of your day? My high point was hearing my Dad laughing at the dumb "Dad Jokes" book I got him. Music to my ears. My low was seeing J sad because his kids didn't call him today. We knew they wouldn't but it is still heartbreaking.

I'm just wondering if you chose a certain type of dog. And why? Or did you just fall in love? We want to get a puppy so we can train him/her as we need to. I'm unsure if we will need a "service dog" (I can't see J taking a SD into a restaurant although stranger things have happened) or just a...

This is just something J and I thought was hilarious. No one IRL would think it's funny but I wanted to share it with people who "get it". As we were watching Vikings one of the characters gets stranded on a deserted island... J: If you were stranded on a deserted island I would come save you...

Is there such a thing as "too much sleep"? J has literally slept the entire weekend away. He's also slept the last few Saturdays away too. And I'm not sure if I should be worried about it. I know his stress cup is very full right now. His job is good and he and I are doing well but he has some...

I hope it's ok to post this. PCSI (Professional Contract Services Inc.) A non-profit that puts people with (all kinds of) disabilities to work. They're headquarters are in Texas but they have multiple offices across the Nation. If you're struggling to find employment that understands your...

It was really hot out today so J and I floated on our floaties (not sure what anyone else calls them?) in our little lake for about an hour when we got home from work. J wears swim fins and propells us all around. He gets going pretty fast sometimes. Someone asked us if we had a motor. J just...

I just have to get this off my chest... In the last six months three young women I work/worked with have been shot (yes, with a gun) by their S/O. They all survived, thank heaven. I work in the suburbs of Detroit and alot of people from the city have to come north for employment. These women...

I recently joined and left a FB group for supporters of combat veterans with ptsd. I was amazed by the sure stupidity of some of these women. Some have been in relationships for years and have absolutely no clue how trauma and ptsd changes the brain and the individual. The majority of the...

Do people withdrawal from one medicine when changed to another? They changed my guys meds and he's having a very hard time with it. Any suggestions. He's starting a rehab program on the 27th.

Like the title says, do you tell the truth in therapy? My guy is trying to get his military pension and also his SSDI. And I don't think he tells his doctors how bad his PTSD affects him. (he says he is truthful with them). But I have my suspicions. Why wouldn't you be truthful? Weakness?? Hope...

Do not. I repeat do not tailgate someone you know is a veteran!! If they display any Service emblem on their car?? Do not tailgate!!! FFS!! What would your PSA (Public Service Announcement) be?

One of my bff's was diagnosed with PTSD yesterday. I know she's been in a couple of abusive relationships so I'm guessing that's where her trauma originates. She told me because she said I would understand. I've told her about the book The body keeps the score. What else should I share with her...

Did you know there's something called compensation?? We didn't. My guy was going through the VA to get disability with NO luck. Today he went to the employment office and they helped him more than anyone. Ever! So if you're not working or unable to work effectively go talk to the Veteran rep...

My guy has been having a really bad time for about 2 months with depression. And since 9-11 it's gotten scary. He hates everything about himself right now and he's not "snapping" out of it. He would normally have a bad week here and there then start back on the upswing. This is different...

Is there only 2 forums for supporters now? Discussion and member diaries?

How do you deal with their dysfunctional families? J's family continues to overflow his stress cup and i get the fallout. I'm at a loss how to deal with it. Any and all advice is welcome. Thanks! As an example...his brother is an alcoholic. J gets a call at 1 a.m from the bar owner where his...

This is a very sad story unfortunately it's common. This young man (28yo) suffered from PTSD, alcoholism, and was also suicidal after a tour to Iraq. He reached out to the VA and hit obstacle after obstacle. He was in and out for treatment a few times. His parents sued the U.S. government for...

J walked me through his thought process about hypervigalance last night. We were watching tv and he had to use the restroom. When he came back into the living room he was panicked. He's told me about shadows and dark corners so I know his concern about those. The house is never completely...