Wise mumsnetters you were right...I need your wisdom again please

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If anyone can remember me I was the MN whose little boy had an accident summer 2018 and cut his head open I wrote different threads about my guilt over his injury my concern with his scar, how to improve it etc. Back then a few mn kindly suggested I seek help as I clearly needed it. Anyway roll on a 4 stone weight gain and becoming a bit of emotional wreck here we are.
I have been back and forth to GP diagnosed with PTSD and have now started counselling (finally!) it is helping along with meds’ I can see that things may get better.
However I’ve only told my Dh and couple of v close friends no one else. It must be pretty obvious to others that things are going on (massive weight gain a big clue) but I have put on a brave face.
I’ve booked a counselling session next Monday not realising kids off until next day I’ve only got my mum who could look after them (that I trust anyway thanks anxiety!)
Should I tell her? I don’t think she’ll understand I imagine her response will be ptsd is something soldiers get.
Should I be more open about the diagnosis in general?
Any advice welcome

Sorry tried to make that concise!

Personally I think the more people that are open about conditions like PTSD, the more people will feel able to be open about such conditions.

It's like any isolating illness. If you know other people have suffered with the same thing as you but come out the other side, it helps you to look forward. So I'd always say be open and honest about your problems, unless you feel it would go against your MH to do so.

Whilst I agree with Zaphod, I think it's a matter of timing. You're at the beginning of your treatment. Do you feel robust enough to face your mother's lack of understanding?

What about the friends you trust enough to tell them about your health? Wouldn't you trust them to look after your little boy (if they are available)?

Just tell her you are going to the dentist. Tell her when you are ready.
Good luck.

Thanks both.
I would trust those friends but they both working that day as is Dh. I don’t know if I am robust enough yet so it may have to be a white lie to get mum to watch the kids while I go