General Military Carers...??

[justme]

Where are all the carers of sufferers with military backgrounds? The carer section for the Combat PTSD forum has been established and I figured it might be beneficial for us all to get together. I used to be on a military forum and I enjoyed talking to other people in similar situations.

 

[amethist]

The carers section has only just been set up justme, give it a bit of time and soon others will be joining you on there. It will take a bit of time for them to find it, but we will be directing them over there, whenever they join this forum.

You can then decide where to post.

Amethist

 

[Ladyhope Somerset]

I've joined the combat ptsd forum. My couple of posts are as Resilientgirl. See you there.

 

[Nicolette]

I've joined but not had the time to look around or post as yet due to work commitments.

 

[Nicolette]

I posted a thread in the Carer's and Family section today since no one else had. I read two threads which I found very enlightening. While I know a fair bit about PTSD it put things into a different perspective reading more of what 'men' had to say as this forum is very female dominated. It was also helpful to me reading about situations which relate to my husband's PTSD in that he tells me little of what he went through and by reading it gave me a deeper appreciation on how they got to where they are today and the events they endure rather than just speculating and going by what we see on tv. In a funny way I felt honoured to be able to read some of those posts.

 

[justme]

I tried to loggin after registering and the message said on the screen "thanks for logging in LadyHawk yada yada yada" but it never really logged me in. It kept saying "Hi Unregistered". Is there something I am doing wrong?

 

[Nicolette]

Had the same problem Justme. Had to clear my cookies & cache, close the browser & then re-type in the address, ticked remember me & it was fine.

Note you have to put N/A in all registration fields which don't apply.

 

[Ladyhope Somerset]

With no military background myself, it's given me insights that I wouldn't have found anywhere else.
It's a totally different dimension to what I experience/d as a result of the abuse from my past!!!.
LH

 

[Nicolette]

Ok ladies; I have joined and posted yet no-one else has and I didn't start this thread......................

 

[ISupportHer]

Just my 2 cents. I thought that when I joined here a year ago that I would only find "help"by talking with others in my exact circumstance. As carer with a spouse with traumas in the sexual abuse realm. Gotta say, I was dead wrong. I learned so much from everyone. Some of my closest friends here had sufferers with military traumas. I may not relate to the specifics of the military experience but I sure can relate to the feelings, the anxieties. Maybe just me but what helped me the most was the interaction, the suggestions and advice from every one. Sufferers and carers of all kinds.

I have not posted on that thread about the creation of the carers section in the military PTSD Forum but I hope those that choose to be there have an awareness that there can be support and benefit from being here too. I do see that there can be some common ground among those there, just that there is benefit to being here too.

And of course, I do wish you well and hope you find some comfort in talking with others.

ISH

 

[RatInaMaze]

My husband is suffering combat related PTSD. Evidently, he has been suffering nightmares on and off for 14 years. He reached crisis point this last month. His psychiatrist said the fact that he suppressed and dealt with it on his own for so long is amazing. Now that he is seeking treatment, I hope that if he puts the same energy into dealing with it.

I keep looking at the small things he IS doing to get me through.

He is an amazing, wonderful and caring person. Unfortunately, he is not able to love me at the moment. The hugs, kisses, love and affection he gave me a month ago are no longer there. He IS still talking to me, he is still intimate with me(its the only time he gives me more than he takes). He is trying REALLY hard to maintain a connection with our children. Our 17 y/o is struggling the most. Some of the things that went on before he admitted to his crisis and need for help hurt her a lot. The 15 & 13 y/os are just being sweet, but you can tell they are hurt. The 3 y/o is his best medicine. Really hard not to have hope when small people give you unfettered affection.

 

[MurphyJB]

My sufferer has combat PTSD. It would be great to talk to others "in my shoes" :)