Undiagnosed Young Widower, Father

[philubuster]

I lost my wife when I was 27 to a freak heart problem. I was left with a 2 year old and an infant. I believe I may have suffered from PTSD most of my life as I had a difficult childhood.

My father was a Vietnam Vet, my grandfather WWII (Iwo Jima), so it's in me. I handle the huge tragedies and terrible shit pretty well but the little day to day stressors and difficulties sometimes just get to be too much. I take things so personally, get so emotional, and have a hard time trusting people. I seem like a totally happy normal dude to most people but I feel like I'm really struggling . . . I cry a lot.

Anyway, I'm not having a great couple of days and found myself here after some googling. Figured I'd give it a go. Thanks for reading.

 

[safenow]

Hi philubuster,

Nice to meet you. Welcome to the PTSD Forum. This is a good place. It's full of supportive people who are struggling or supporting someone with PTSD who are struggling themselves, just as you are struggling. I'm sorry for your loss. Bless your heart, your hands are sure full.

I do hope you can get some help. On the home page, is a wiki page showing the PTSD Cup. I recommend you read it.

Keep breathing, and keep talking. It helps.

 

[nomedic1]

Welcome hope we can help there are a lot of good people on here

 

[philubuster]

The PTSD cup is a helpful way of thinking about things. Thanks for passing that along.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome to the forum. :)

 

[KP the nut]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

[Whitneys story]

Philubuster, Welcome to the forum. I am sorry for your loss. I was never able to find words that would take away the pain of being widowed. Time and watching your children grow will lighten the emotions.

I am glad you are seeking help. If this site was around 40 years ago I know life would have been very different.

I wish you success on your journey. You are worth every bit of time to heal. Congratulations on taking the first step! Hugs if you accept them, Whitney

 

[intothelight]

Welcome to the PTSD Forum! :)