2006-08-24 05:33:24 · 7 answers · asked by sweet_cowgirl19 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I have PTSD. My wife and I have had to do a lot of counseling. Your husband needs to find the closest VA medical center and start there. It doesn't go away, but in time with help he can learn how to deal with it. My wife has stuck by my side since I came back from the first gulf war. She knew that the real me was in there and she wanted to see him.
2006-08-24 05:43:01 · answer #1 · answered by rastus7742 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Lots of patience and counseling...it can be difficult sometimes convincing a soldier with PTSD to go to counseling, but whatever you do, DO NOT tolerate any abuse from it. (I'm not saying the soldier is abusive...but you shouldn't suffer the consequences if he/she is.) My heart goes out to you...our soldiers are returning around here gradually, and I am seeing the effects of PTSD.
I would also suggest, don't just overlook it. If it's serious, be willing to help the soldier through it.
Tell the soldier I said "THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!" And thank YOU for doing your time too!
2006-08-24 05:43:34 · answer #2 · answered by Country Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen quite a bit of things that I would rather have not seen, so I am sure I know what your spouse is going thru. The best advice that I can give you is to love them just as before and provide moral support. This is something that he/she will eventually have to come to terms with.
For your spouse, the best way is to talk about it, but he/she will probably only want to talk to others who have been in similar situations or may soon be put in similar situations. So, do not push them to talk about, let them come around and talk about it to you. I know someone who was in Vietnam, and they just finally told me some of the things that they went thru. So this process will not be a rapid one. If your spouse is religious, this is a good place to begin. Just ensure that the main thing that you do, is provide moral support, and try to understand that they may not want to talk to you about it. Even though he/she may go thru mood swings and strange rants, they still love you and dont mean what they say if they get upset for what seems to be no reason.
2006-08-24 05:42:05 · answer #3 · answered by G-Do 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A spouse can't deal by his or her self. The soldier needs to get professional help, and they should also get couples counseling.
Good luck.
2006-08-24 05:35:30 · answer #4 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's a suggestion, and this is not meant as sarcasm.
Don't call it PTSD. It trivializes the condition. It is "post traumatic stress disorder". Also called battle fatigue and shell shock.
Maybe if we all called it what it truly was, then those suffering from it would seek help.
2006-08-24 05:41:16 · answer #5 · answered by The ~Muffin~ Man 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get him help now for your family
2006-08-24 05:35:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not well, need professional help
2006-08-27 18:10:28 · answer #7 · answered by doc_jhholliday 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋