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[Tlzpm]

He says outpatient treatment won't help. I have no idea what he's basing that on. We were able to get him an appt to see a new psychiatrist on 3/14.

We had a nice afternoon but something happened between dinner and putting the kids to bed that took him to that dark place again. No idea what. I was doing the dishes and laundry and he was watching a movie alone upstairs. He's saying that I don't love him again and how it would be better for us all if he died. He has this almost glazed look in his eye. I hate what this disorder does to my beloved. The lies it tells him.

Thanks for responding! Hope you got more sleep, friend!

 

[Freida]

. He's saying that I don't love him again and how it would be better for us all if he died. He has this almost glazed look in his eye.

This is concerning. Might be worth a trip to the ER? Or if he's a vet maybe a call to the va?

 

[Tlzpm]

Thanks for your reply! I know I can take him to the ER, but since being away from the family is a major trigger, I'm trying to avoid that if at all possible. He's not a vet.

Hoping we can stay strong until his appointment. This new doc is supposed to be really great. Trying to minimize triggers and help him feel as safe as I can until then.

 

[Never_falter2]

I feel very stupid because I started a thread about how everybody in my country hates the military class on this board (please do not read it, it is not worth it). I actually do think that it is not true. While my country has a history of socialism and while there are indeed indviduals who do hate the military class they are relatively few and not the majority. Me and Vet think most people in our country actually do not care a lot about a persons social class. Feeling very stupid about my thread now, which I started when I felt totally stressed and underappreciated.

 

[Freida]

@Never_falter no worries! I think a lot of people have mixed feelings about the military. They want them to protect, but not to do the things necessary to protect. Law enforcement runs into that too. I think its just human nature.:hug::hug:

 

[Never_falter2]

My Vet, who is on sleep medication (antidepressant which also helps with sleeping in the evening) and it typically works well, woke up yelling this night... which woke two of my boys too... we just sat there awake looked at each other and thought grmpf. The both grown ups could not go back to sleep... Vet: Oh, boy I hate this and just wanna be healthy. Me: There, there. Vet: nope, really. I just wanna be healthy.
I went back to sleep. Not sure about him because he went to work early in the morning.
So tired and hope my husband is feeling okay at work.

 

[Sweetpea76]

Nightmares make for a rough next day :(

 

[Never_falter2]

Nightmares make for a rough next day :(

Yep, vet had a rough day at work today but he coped and went to be at nine o‘clock today and hopefully will feel better tomorrow.

 

[Changing4Best]

Yikes, but I find myself on this side of the coin for a change and I have no clue what to do!

 

[Never_falter2]

@Changing4Best: Could you tell us a bit more about it?

 

[Changing4Best]

Well, it is a friend of mine. He is on probation due to anger issues. Thankfully he is in therapy, but sometimes he likes to come over and "cry on my shoulder" so I make some tea and sympathy, you know? Mostly I just listen, but I feel helpless. Maybe advice is not needed, I really don't know what is needed. I find myself not wanting to step on his toes, but wondering what else to do besides recommend this website. I have done that at least. (Yes, he is PTSD, diagnosed).

 

[Never_falter2]

Do you know what the cause of his ptsd is?