Recently I have been helping someone with issues regarding raising your children and the complications that occur in the relationship between parent and child due to PTSD. There are many concerns regarding the sufferers reactions and the child's (teenager's) perspective of our responses to situations.

The struggle of being demonstrative emotionally when you feel flat. How much do you share with your children regarding your experiences that are appropriate when it is necessary. Not having your children walk on eggshells around you but learning to accomodate your tendencies. Being able to determine the child's safety issues without going overboard.

Communicating with your family both nuclear and extended. Presenting clear expectations when your world is upside down and inside out. Possible implications to family counselling as well as individual for the children. The sensitivity of the sufferer and often misinterpretation of responses from others when information is not clarified.

Adapting to challenges associated with triggers - dentist, dr. exams, driving, etc. Sleep deprivation and its affects on job performance and overall anxiety.
Lack of support groups for non-VA. Transition periods post hospital stay and post therapy w/o support system. The challenges of just having a simple day without anxiety or road bump of any kind. Being able to slide over the road bumps smoothly.

Wearing the mask all the time and hiding our inner self's. Brewing pot inside and the calm exterior (most the time).


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