Saying to a vet who is struggling with PTSD they need to grow up, that they arent trying hard enough, or that what is a common symptom of PTSD gets turned to we are purposely hurting you or out to make your life hell is about the furthest you can get from being understanding and empathetic. PTSD is a injury. It causes actual changes to way our brain works. The amygdala its sole responsibility is to constantly scan for threats and keep us alive. It has the ability to hijack the brain and we react without thinking. Yes it is the vets responsibility to get help and really make any effort. But to judge our intent with common PTSD symptoms and assume we are purposely doing it to you our spouse is unfair and not helpful at all. It just throws even more stress on us which can trigger more reactions.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Sep 2014 23:16:19 +0000
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