Combat Stress

[Sam1973]

My husband was diagnosed with Combat Stress about 2 years ago.

I try to understand, and to be patient but sometime its really hard when he is being unreasonable or just plain wont get out of bed.

Sometimes i feel so selfish, after all he fought for our country- but i dont always know how to deal with the mood swings and the constant moaning at me if ihavent done something quite righ.

I just wondered if there was anyone on here with a husband/parnter who suffers from this that has any advice? Or even a women who suffers from it?

Is your dh receiving ongoing therapy and are you receiving support for the stress that his conditon places on you and on your dc if you have any?

www.combatstress.org.uk have a 24-hour helpline for veterans and their families - please do cal lthem.

Was going to recommend the Combat Stress charity too. Please please call them, you deserve support too and you're not alone.

They are a wonderful charity , SAFFA have been brilliant too. He went away for a week last year for therapy thorugh Combat Stress, and is going again in Jan.

There doesnt seem to be any support for me. I hate myself for saying this but sometimes i just think i cant cope anymore, i try not to let the kids see me upset but sometimes i cant help it. I think i want to end the relationship but then think what kind of a bitch does that make me???

It doesn't make you a bitch at all, it makes you someone who is struggling to cope with something EXTREMELY difficult - i.e. human!

Have you tried the British Legion or even the Welfare Officer or padre in your DH's regiment or corps? This is what they're there for.

Yes, your DH fought for his country and is a hero BUT you are a vital part of the army too as you make it possible for him to go off and do that. Please please try some more avenues of help.

Have you tried posting in 'Forces Sweethearts' too? It's in the In the Club section.

Thanks Rhinestone, just posted- didnt know it was on here. Will wait and see what comments i get