Supporter Wife has PTSD, severe depression, anxiety, etc

[skippy_guy]

Hello all,

As the title states, I'm here to be able support and help my wife through her trauma therapy. She was exposed to multiple traumas growing up and in a some very abusive relationships (mental and physical). She has reached the explosion point and finally has been getting the help she needs (weekly therapy, meds, a really good primary care doctor, massage therapist, etc). It's slow going and she feels like there isn't any hope for the future.

I'd need to learn more about how I can best support, help and encourage her through this.

 

[littleoc]

So glad to hear that she’s getting the help that she needs!

And I’m glad you’re reaching out, too. Having support of your own, and the means to help, will be great for you, and for her.

Very glad you found us. Welcome!

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome!

 

[Justmehere]

Welcome to the forums! How are you doing getting through it all?

 

[skippy_guy]

We're doing ok...we live one day at a time. Some days are good, others are not. From what I've been reading, my wife's behavior seems "normal" for someone who has PTSD. She's also looking through the forums and hopefully will sign up to be able to talk to others who are/have gone through this. I'm trying to stay hopeful through it all that she can over come this.

 

[Mytime]

Hi, welcome to the forum. We are all here to support you.

 

[blackemerald1]

It's slow going and she feels like there isn't any hope for the future.

Well she has you in her corner and you care so that's gotta be good. :) There is hope but often it all seems to be worse before it actually gets better so help her to hang on.

I can best support, help and encourage her through this.

There is a lot of info here for you both. Sufferer and supporter so take care of yourself too.