Sufferer New To Ptsd, No Local Group

[Lamar.Mounds]

In February of this year my younger brother died at age 42. He suffered from kidney diseases his whole life, two kidney transplants and years of dialysis. Complications killed him he was on a ventilator tracheotomy. I watched him die as they turned off all the machines sustaining his life. He grasp for air like a fish out of water.

That vision is etched in my mind and plays over and over. This started a multitude of problems for me. It has damaged my marriage to the edge of divorce. My life has been turned upside down. Anxiety, depression, PTSD on Medication for the first time in my life. I need help.

 

[CrazyHorse]

Hi, and welcome to the forum!

I am sorry for your loss. I watched my father suffer and die, also in February this year. So I know how you feel. The experience is not the source of my PTSD though. I just wanted to say welcome and that I can relate to what you have been through.

All my best.
C.H.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome. :)

 

[intothelight]

Hi Lamar,

Welcome to MyPTSD forum! :)

I am sorry about the loss of your brother, and the effects this has had on you personally. I hope that you have a good therapist, as therapy can help you find the way to recovery. I also hope that you find the information and support on this site beneficial to your healing.

Take care.

Debbie