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PTSD

Used2BeSenior Contributor

PTSD

I am looking to connect with other carers of men with PTSD.

My husband has PTSD (most related to time in the military and 20 years in the emergency services). His PTSD displays as nightmares, flashbacks, depression and emotional withdrawal. In addition, he has recently been identified as having a seizure disorder, but we are waiting to find out if it is related to the PTSD (dissociative seizure/PNES) or adult-onset epilespy (partial absence seizure).

He was diagnosed with the PTSD in the last few years, but had been displaying symptoms for longer than that, but the condition has been hiding in him from as far back as 1993.

I myself have (now well-managed) depression. We also have two girls aged 14 and 11.

The last few years have been extremely draining and exhausting for both him and I. It has affected our girls somewhat as well.

I hope there is someone out there who can relate to this.

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In response to: PTSD

Used2BeSenior Contributor

Re: PTSD

Hi Arc Angel. I am glad some one knows what we have been going through. I am still learning to keep my mouth shut. I have a tendency to jump in and try and help, but this makes me more of a hindrance at times!

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Unknown userMember

Re: PTSD

Hey Used2Be, I know it's a while since this conversation was running but I just wanted to check in to ask how you are doing now? Hope things are a little better for you. Take care, BND

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