GREAT TIMING:
Hi everyone. It never ceases to surprise me how things come across your path at the right time. Just when I made the decision today to spend some time trying to find PTSD-reated pages/forums seeking to understand more of peoples' needs - I find myPTSD!!
A THUMBNAIL ABOUT US:
I have been supporting my husband who was diagnosed with PTSD several years ago after a breakdown and suicide attempt. It was only THEN that the military realised they had a 'man down' - only the battlefield wasn't a physical geographical war zone. I found the diagnosis itself as a relief because it gave me something to 'connect the dots' too. Our struggle has been gruelling without a doubt. Several times over we almost lost it all including each other - but we have stayed the course. I am keen to read the topics and comments that you all share and talk about.
THE YEAR AHEAD:
Where are we at today? He is drug free and has been medically cleared to return to work so 2017 is going to be especially interesting to see what evolves. I have also started writing a book - specifically for those who support others with PTSD. There is so much my husband and I have learned through 'trial by fire' and there is much I wish I knew during some of the darkest nights - so I want to help others, if I can contribute to 'lighten the load" in any way. I look forward to getting to know you and please, if you have ANY suggestions, comments, about what you felt you needed most in your journey I would love to hear from you.
Hi everyone. It never ceases to surprise me how things come across your path at the right time. Just when I made the decision today to spend some time trying to find PTSD-reated pages/forums seeking to understand more of peoples' needs - I find myPTSD!!
A THUMBNAIL ABOUT US:
I have been supporting my husband who was diagnosed with PTSD several years ago after a breakdown and suicide attempt. It was only THEN that the military realised they had a 'man down' - only the battlefield wasn't a physical geographical war zone. I found the diagnosis itself as a relief because it gave me something to 'connect the dots' too. Our struggle has been gruelling without a doubt. Several times over we almost lost it all including each other - but we have stayed the course. I am keen to read the topics and comments that you all share and talk about.
THE YEAR AHEAD:
Where are we at today? He is drug free and has been medically cleared to return to work so 2017 is going to be especially interesting to see what evolves. I have also started writing a book - specifically for those who support others with PTSD. There is so much my husband and I have learned through 'trial by fire' and there is much I wish I knew during some of the darkest nights - so I want to help others, if I can contribute to 'lighten the load" in any way. I look forward to getting to know you and please, if you have ANY suggestions, comments, about what you felt you needed most in your journey I would love to hear from you.
