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PTSD - call mental health line because of everyday issue? WWYD?

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Flyingfish2019 · 15/01/2019 17:11

I am posting this here again for the traffic.
Dh has ptsd and in the last year he did not feel well and was in fact afraid that he would think of suicide if it continued like this.
A month ago we were watching a movie about a man who seemed to struggle and dh said he identified with him and that the movie explained why he sometimes felt so low but he could not discuss it with me.
He has also a lot of trouble eating, currently a lot of trouble sleeping.
He promised me he would never hurt himself. He promised me he would reach out for help if it ever becomes that bad again.

Dh says he he currently doing well. He says I must not worry.

He is not in a crisis and I am not in a crisis.

Now I think it would be good if I could talk to an expert but dh does not want me to talk to his therapist. I just want a professional to tell me I should stop worrying about this and go on with my life.

I wonder if it is okay to phone a mental health line and ask them that kind of questions or is it daft?
I know they have limited resources but do not know who else to turn to.

I sometimes cry over minor issues and last time I talked about this with a relative I cried.

Is it okay to call them? Would it be okay to cry?

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User12879923378 · 15/01/2019 17:13

Not daft at all, and I think it would be, because even if they're not able to help you themselves they can probably refer you. And I'm sure they would be very sympathetic and not at all surprised by tears. You could also look at Mind's webpage:

www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helping-someone-else/carers-friends-family-coping-support/supporting-someone-with-a-mental-health-problem/

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Bambamber · 15/01/2019 17:15

Of course it is ok to call them and of course it is ok to cry. It is honestly exhausting living with serious mental health illnesses. It can have a real impact on your own mental health, and sometimes you yourself will need help. It can be difficult to recognise when you need some help yourself because you are always looking out for the other person. Just remember you can't pour from an empty glass, you need to take care of yourself too

Flyingfish2019 · 15/01/2019 17:18

Flowers Thanks a lot. Have you already been there and done it? What have your experiences been like?

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ILoveMyCaravan · 15/01/2019 17:40

I have ptsd. I am currently receiving therapy from a clinical psychologist. I would be more than happy for my DH to ask for support/advice from a recognised mental health helpline such as Mind.

Flyingfish2019 · 15/01/2019 18:55

Flowers @Ilovemycaravan

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