Hubby just left last night to go back to Iraq...sigh.When he was home on r n r,he had a few episodes of PTSD.Hes now under our Drs care and left with meds but is there anything I can do from here to help him there?
2007-01-06 14:32:37 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Go to http://www.research.va.gov/resources/pubs/docs/PTSD_fact_sheet.pdf
This is the VA's fact sheet on PTSD. Since the majority of persons that have PTSD are military, they have alot of experience in dealing with it.
I have PTSD myself and it's not an easy thing to deal with every day. Some days are better than others, but medication does help. Counseling is also an important tool in getting better. He may never be free of the nightmares and flashbacks and other problems associated with PTSD, but at least he will know how to deal with it better.
You are a great wife if you want to help your husband deal with this condition. The internet has so many sites that can help. I would stick with the military ones (Vietnam Vets PTSD support group, Korean war Vets PTSD support group, and Persian Gulf PTSD support group). Some civilian groups are good, but there is a difference between war induced PTSD and civilian induced PTSD. Your local family support center has counselors available also that can point you in the right direction or may start something up for the spouses of those that are deployed so they will be able to deal with it also. You may just save hundreds of marriages by bringing it up too them.
Good luck, and tell your husband thanks from a fellow vet.
2007-01-06 15:04:02 · answer #1 · answered by Joel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are an insightful and courageous person. It takes a lot to admit something is wrong and want help. If you have insurance you can look up mental health providers on their website (to make sure they are under your insurance), but asking your doctor is good too (for a referral). I have gone over PTS with my therapist as well. One thing I have to say is that although the healing may involve talking and crying about it that is a good thing. That means you are on the road to healing. The more you bottle this up the more it is going to come out in strange ways. Talk about your worries with the therapist. You CAN do this. I encourage you and support you all the way.
2016-05-23 01:37:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Support him during the rest of his deployment to the best of your ability. That is really all you can do for now. Make sure that he is seeing a doctor at least once a month to make sure his meds are working properly. Meds for this disorder can have so many side effects. Best wishes to you and your hubby. Wish I could be of more help to you.
2007-01-06 14:55:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My sympathies to your husband - I don't know anything myself - but this video - Hidden Wounds, created by New England Cable news, which is in included in the middle of this link - of an eventwhere it was premiered was the best thing I have seen.
It does speak about what the NH National Guard has done to help people there (and I think In MA)
http://ksgaccman.harvard.edu/iop/events_forum_video.asp?ID=2973
2007-01-06 17:50:53 · answer #4 · answered by karen c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try looking at ( http://www.reducingstress.net )
They definately have info on both post traumatic and military stress.
2007-01-07 04:40:23 · answer #5 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the following site. Everything you need to know is there.
I hope this helps you out.
2007-01-06 15:00:11 · answer #6 · answered by Ammie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stress kills...
he needs rest... period.
have him declare himself medically unfit for duty.
if he's too proud... he may just die... it's his choice.
you can't force anyone once their minds are made up.
pray!!!
2007-01-06 14:36:26 · answer #7 · answered by lovefights 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋