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18-11-2006, 11:14 AM
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Hi Jen
I'm glad you had the chance to go & meet other spouses, bet that helped. Thats great that they have a doc explaining PTSD, it would help to know what you're up against!
Sorry it was a bit emotional at times for you. Maybe thats our problem sometimes, we try to stay strong & don't allow ourselves that opportunity to let our emotions out. Hope you felt better after going & good luck next week. |
18-11-2006, 10:06 PM
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Hi Jods thanks for your support a couple of the wives said to me that they could see I was cranky about the whole situation with my hubby ( HELLO).
Its nothing much to be doing somersaults over. But I could see where they were coming from because they seemed to know and understand PTSD a bit more than me. Thats why I think we need to educate ourselves a bit more about this.
Jen |
19-11-2006, 08:48 PM
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Hi Jen
LOL- I think being cranky about it all is putting it rather politely!
I suppose we all deal with it in our own way as our hubby's tend to be affected in different ways.
I must admit I try to learn as much as I can about it but there are so many things to learn & each day is different. |
21-11-2006, 05:55 PM
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Well yesterday he was really good. Just seemed happy in himself which made me happy. Didnt last long I rang him to get him to get out of bed this morning said he felt sick I said how about you go in for at least half a day he didnt.
I emailed Martha she said tell him he really needs to go in this morning as they were doing trauma counselling. Maybe thats the reason he wouldnt get out of bed. I hate the thought that he is missing out on important parts of this clinic I said that to him this afternoon after work. He said he will go in tomorrow. 
Anthony I hope everything is going ok with you and Kerri Anne.
Jen |
21-11-2006, 07:32 PM
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Hi Jen,
Yer, all is good here. Finding routine again, a little tired all round, but holding up pretty good. Much easier the second time than the first. Kerrie is doing a really great job, and coping so much better. Having a natural birth opposed to the caeser last time is just tremendous for her recovery now... she is up and going, just taking it easy, but able to look after herself.
Jen, kick hubby in the arse, because missing any parts of the course could simply mean missing the one bit of information that clicks for him, and puts it all in perspective. He has given up and not willing to help himself. This only means destructive behaviour.... |
21-11-2006, 09:38 PM
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He has given up and not willing to help himself. This only means destructive behaviour....
I hope this was only a minor setback Anthony talking to him tonight I think he will go in tomorrow fingers crossed.
I know everyone is different but when you did the course did you notice an improvement in yourself during the course or did it take a while?
Jen |
22-11-2006, 09:22 PM
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Well he went to the clinic today I had a chat to Martha she said he is finding the trauma sessions difficult but he needs to get through this.
I am going to a spouse meeting on Friday with a relationship counsellor.
Great photos Anthony!
Jen |
22-11-2006, 09:22 PM
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Hi Jen
How are you doing through all of this? Hope your doing ok.
Did your hubby go today? |
22-11-2006, 09:26 PM
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Can you take some notes on Fri & throw us some pearls of wisdom! |
22-11-2006, 09:32 PM
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Hey Jods how about I just throw you a husband instead!
Im doing ok thanks I am at work all day and keeping busy but how I wish things would get better. But I am not real confident he is upset tonight with himself that he forgets things if its not one thing its another.:dont-know
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