Life with PTSD can often seem unbearable, uncertain, and out of control. However, PTSD self help practices can make a significant impact on a family facing PTSD. There’s recovery just around the corner through PTSD self help support, and determination. Although your loved one suffers one of the most challenging diseases does not mean they cannot […]
PTSD Safety Precautions for the Entire Family
Complex Post Traumatic Disorder and PTSD safety procedures include actions for children, spouses, and the CPTSD or PTSD sufferer. A CPTSD safety plan is necessary. Due to the violent nature of some of the symptoms associated with CPTSD and PTSD, it is important to put into place a safety plan as soon as possible. This is […]
How to Explain PTSD to a Child or Teenager
How to explain PTSD to a child or children may not come as easy as describing it to adults. When I first tried explaining it to my husband’s family they couldn’t understand how someone couldn’t control their PTSD symptoms. As if it were my husband’s conscious choice to disappear. Not only disappear metaphorically speaking but […]
Vicarious PTSD known as Secondary PTSD
Vicarious PTSD, also know as Secondary PTSD, happens to the caregiver of the person suffering symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In my personal experience, I went on auto pilot when my husband was diagnosed. We had known there was a problem manifesting but we didn’t have a clue as to what was in store for […]
The PTSD Stress Survival Kit You Gotta Have
The ultimate PTSD stress survival kit that everyone should have is right here at your fingertips. Essentially, if you or your spouse has been diagnosed with PTSD then your entire world has changed. And, when someone is diagnosed with PTSD it isn’t uncommon for the partner without PTSD to take on the role as a […]