My father has been living with PTSD for a few years now as a result of his time in the military and things he experienced there. My brother, mom and I for years had to learn how to live with this new part of our lives, and I wasn't sure how we were going to do it. And then he started getting help, and seemed to be doing pretty well most days. Low and behold, almost a year ago, I myself was diagnosed with PTSD. And at first, I was terrified. But I reminded myself that I've already experienced it from the other side for so long, and that I would have an amazing support system because my family has had to endure it for so long now. Some days I really feel bad for my mother, who has to take so much when my father and I are having bad days or experiencing triggers. I feel this great sense of understanding to my father now, and I feel like rather than push each other away like we used to do, we are growing closer because we have this almost "bond" together.
Does anyone else have another family member who is currently experiencing PTSD as well? How does your family cope with it?
Does anyone else have another family member who is currently experiencing PTSD as well? How does your family cope with it?
