When it comes to PTSD, the best thing that one can have when they come back from combat, is support from loved ones. It's a good idea for those who have spouces, for the spouces to educate themselves about it, actually, it's not only a good idea but very important. I have a good friend that went to Iraq. When he went on his depolyment, I knew nothing about PTSD. It hit me like a brick wall when he returned and it was then that I started learning about it. I wish I had prepared myself more, because alot of things that I experienced with him, I was kind of blaming myself. Now that I have done some reading about it on my own, I can understand but not completely. Only he knows what he saw and what he went through. For myself, there are somethings I saw him go through that are hard to discuss, but if anyone needs a listening ear I am here. All I can do is pray that he will seek treatment, he has been home since Jan of '04 and the last time I spoke with his Dad he told me that he is still not well at all.
Rebecca
Rebecca