My husband just retired from the US Army and was diagnosed with sever post traumatic stress disorder. A lot of our soldiers are coming home with this. His mood swings are really, really bad. We have been married for ten years and I love him with all my heart so I won't leave him. I just need to know if anyone can give me some pointers on dealing with this or something that might have worked for them. It is not an easy thing to deal with.
2007-02-25 04:07:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
This requires professional help. He needs to talk to a psychologist and begin therapy immediately or it can become worse. You may want to see one as well in order to understand his condition and to talk about the effects it is having on you. This condition is just as hard on loved ones as it is on the person effected. Please remember that he has been through a lot, and seen things most of us can not even imagine.. This is just his brains way of coping. Try not to take it personally. Rely on the support of your family and friends. It will take time but this can be treated successfully. Good luck.
2007-02-25 04:13:55 · answer #1 · answered by nakiska11111 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Professional help, however, he has the options of a psychiatrist, or a therapist (like a family, marriage counselor). They are thoroughly trained to deal with PTSD. I know, my wife is one, and she has treated a couple of people with PTSD. Good luck to you and your husband, for he will need all of your and your family's support.
2007-02-25 04:18:09 · answer #2 · answered by nicoyaforever 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, my GP told me i have got PTSD and offered me antidepresants, which i refused. I have got extreme mood swings, and I know, it must be really really hard to cope with your husbands mood swings, but trust me, for him, also it is hell. I cant describe how it feels to feel like that. How horrible it is, when you know, you are hurting someone you love, but just cant help it. Be supportive. I know, it is hard, but try not to be angry with him, whenn he gets into his bad moods. Encourage him to see psychologist, who should help you go trhu this bad time.
2007-02-25 10:37:34 · answer #3 · answered by Eli 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have ptsd too and i'm 16
but i think he would need prof. help
or just give him time
2007-02-25 07:23:10 · answer #4 · answered by mkandfa4rever 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋