Supporter Trying To Understand Ptsd And Its Symptoms

[Gerald]

Hi im new here and just looking for a little support on understanding ptsds a little more.

I am a carer/supporter to a loved one...my fiancee...she has been traumatised throughout her life by both family and friends. We are going through a difficult time in our relationship and to be more supportive of her I wanted to come to a forum such as this to talk, read others stories, maybe get advise and possibly more explanation on the illness so that it helps me to understand her more and be more understanding to her illness

 

[EverOnly358]

Welcome! I think it's very nice of you to want to learn more and help your fiancee. There's lots of good information on this website and lots of supportive people. I'm sorry you're both going through a difficult time.

Hang in there.
D

 

[Gerald]

Thank you D123 for your response and kind words.
I am doin my best to hang in there for her and us both. And since getting on here last night I do see there are a lot of stories and information in this website to both read and talk to others both inflicted and supporters of those inflicted.
And im just willing to do everything in my power to both educate me and help us manage the long road ahead

 

[BewitchedBewildered]

Welcome. This forum is a great resource.
I wish you the best!

 

[Gerald]

Thank you I really appreciate the best wishes!

 

[intothelight]

Welcome to MyPTSD forum! :)

 

[Gerald]

Thank you for the welcome!:)

 

[AngrySky]

As a long time sufferer - thank you for taking the time to research the ways you can help your fiance cope. Just remember that sometimes she may not be able to share/lean on you/etc. the way most people look for support. This affects every person differently. Patience.
Welcome!

 

[arfie]

Hi Gerald. I am new to this site, also, but when I clicked on the forums tab and scrolled down a ways I found a whole set of forums for supporters. That one is way past due. Didn't look too close, but was kinda excited to see it.

Hope to see you around, Gerald.

 

[Barberian]

Welcome to the forum.

Hopefully you will find what you are looking for here.

You could also suggest that she joins this forum for herself. If I remember right, the supporters trauma diary, and the sufferer's trauma diary sections are not see'able, or searchable by the other side - a sufferer, can't read or see the supporters trauma diary, and visa~versa. So, both you and her can use the forum to learn, vent, share etc. and if you have something that you don't want the other to see, it can be put in the trauma diary section.

Also Anthony has a few other forums for various traumas like sexual abuse, combat PTSD, etc. I can't remember them all at the moment, where if she qualifies, she can use one of those forums for sharing things she doesn't want you to see.