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    General Spouse's 5:00pm Symptoms - PTSD Physically Wears Them Out

    Refreshing It is so reassuring to know that he is not the only one who does this. I could not mention this behavior to any of my acquaintances without them looking at me as if I were nuts. This behavior is frightening to watch. However, I will try to get coffee into him after his nap today...
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    General Spouse's 5:00pm Symptoms - PTSD Physically Wears Them Out

    I am wondering if anyone has seen this behavior with their spouse: My husband becomes very exhausted by 1:00 from dealing with his life's stresses. After lunch, he takes an hour or hour and a half nap. He gets up and forces himself to stay up by doing chores around the house. By 5:00, he is...
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    General Tired and Frustrated - Husband with PTSD

    Wow, so much to think about. And I will. Thank you for the advice, I will need to reread your post several times to get all of it. One problem for us at the moment is distance from San Jose. We are 4 hours out. So, I guess we will need to ask the hospital for counselor recommendations...
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    General Tired and Frustrated - Husband with PTSD

    Oh, I watch TV for awhile if there is anything I like. Email my sister, clean the house, take care of the cats, etc. We used to do these things together so that is not so different. We live in Costa Rica now and the sunsets, stars, fireflies, all of that, is lost to him because of his early...
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    General Tired and Frustrated - Husband with PTSD

    Hey Alana: I am new to this group and this is my first time writing. I, too, am almost afraid because there is so much to tell and ask. His PTSD is from the 9/11 tragedy. I can relate to most of the partner's with PTSD problems except the anger. I am married to the gentlest man who...
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