I Have Ptsd

I don't have PTSD but I have a son who does . He is a Navy veteran who has been serving since 1999. He started having problems after he got back from Afghanistan . He has trouble sleeping , anxiety and panic attacks , mood swings , depression and has had thoughts of suicide . I moved closer to him , so I can help his wife . He has been to the VA and they have him on several medications . I am writing this to raise awareness that there are many who suffere from this . Not everyone with PTSD gets this aflixation from being in a combat area . Women and children are susceptible because of the abuse they encounter by either spouses , boyfriends and for children from parents or family members . For those who read my story and believe in prayer , I'm asking you to pray from my son and for all who suffer from PTSD . Thank you

Oh and on a side note : I'm being respectful in writing this and ALL negative or demeaning comments WILL BE DELETED .

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Ctreve511 · 56-60, M

My fath-in-law has active duty PTSD. My dad had PTSD related from a car accident. My dad's dr's did not understand the disease and literally killed him with the medication they prescribed. My father in law's medications are critical to him being able to function. Having endured this personally, I pray for you and your son's family. A strong support group is required.

Ramon67 · 61-69, M

@Ctreve511 thank you

SamHarris · 31-35, M

@Nomar67 My man? I will gladly pray for your son, his wife, even, and the future generations ahead of him, just the same as you are for me, also. You are much better than my old man, I can promise that. Just the same as I will promise mine after me that when they do join the military, especially with their martial arts and all their other skills they'll have to be of benefits to them for it, they will be better than me, and also much better than my old man, and it will continue to be that way if they continue the tradition with theirs after them. Anyways, thank you for serving, and tell your son I thank him also for serving also.

Ramon67 · 61-69, M

@SamHarris thank you

SamHarris · 31-35, M

@Ramon67 My pleasure.

CheerfullyCurious · 46-50, F

I am very sorry to hear about your son's struggles. I have PTSD too, but not from combat. Mostly I am okay and have had two episodes where i literally relived the actual trauma and it effected those close to me. Nightmares are there always. I think the best you can do is always be there for him. All i needed was safety and security during my tough times but the person closest to me abandoned me because of my trauma rather than keeping me safe. Good luck and let him know you will be there for him no matter what. 💕

Ramon67 · 61-69, M

@CheerfullyCurious thank you . I'll be here for him and I think it's appalling that the one you needed for support left you . God bless you and if you ever need to talk or vent , I'm here for you .

CheerfullyCurious · 46-50, F

@Ramon67 thank you and the same to you .

luv2fly352 · 70-79, M

I can totally relate; i'm a combat wounded disabled veteran rated decades ago by the V.A. as permanently and totally disabled with severe/chronic PTSD. I've managed it many years via group therapy at the V.A. so if your son hasn't checked with V.A. on this then please pursue this since he'd be in group with his peers who relate. My prayers are with you all.

Ramon67 · 61-69, M

@luv2fly352 he is going to the VA for help . The Navy has classified him as disabled and are giving him an early retirement .

luv2fly352 · 70-79, M

Good. PTSD can be managed.

mcgowan50 · 46-50, T

Your son and you are in my prayers along with all the veterans that had to go through this. Ohh and before I forget his wife too in my prayers.

therighttothink50 · 56-60, M

Hoping he finds peace in his mind and body, thanking him for his service and the sacrifices he made for our freedom. God bless him......

Intissima · F

Praying for your son from a fellow PSTD sufferer

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