How can I help my girlfriend who may have PTSD?
My girlfriend experienced abuse as a child from her biological father. She also experienced a traumatic event later on in life. I’ve noticed that she will cry in uncomfortable situations, she wants to know of what’s going on beforehand. And then she will occasionally snap at me for things that are not my fault and sometimes put words in my mouth. Are these symptoms of PTSD?
What can I do to work with her on this as a boyfriend?
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I think you should encourage her to have councelling and talk openly about how she feels, that sounds like it too me, especially the crying.
my virtual vacation
talk to her and let her emotions come out. Possibly let her see a doctor if u think the situation is getting out of hand. dont get mad at her as she may not mean wht she says
my virtual vacation
She may be bipolar. suggest she see a counselor or anyone else she can trust. I am so sorry. This must be very painful for u, but she needs ur love and professional help dear. She can’t be good to you without it.
Bless u.
my virtual vacation
Call area red cross and /or united way and they will get you on the right track
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First of all, congrats for being a good friend to her. What you can do as a boyfriend is to be there when she needs you and give her space when she needs it. As far as getting her through any of the mental crap that she is experiencing, only a professional can help her. I have been diagnost with post combat stress disorder, which is pretty much the same thing, several times by many different doctors. After a couple of years of drinking and not doing anything about it, I decided it was either time to see someone about it, or die. I opted to see someone. It really did help. Only until your girlfriend decides to seek professional help, will she ever get better at coping with everyday life.
And don’t let her walk all over you or use her unstable life as a tool to use you. A lot of people, especially young people that have ptsd do that.
Good luck mate.
CHEERS!!!!
my virtual university
She is going through a lot right now but you being there will be a great support to her.
Many things may seem like an over reaction to may of us but they are very real to her. PTSD is very hard to overcome and takes time and patience you are helping her just by being there but make sure she also has the support she needs from professionals too.
Iam sure shell get there in the end.
my virtual university
Traumatic experiences that occurr in childhood & even later in life takes years to overcome. She’ll definitely need some sort of counseling maybe even some sort of support group.
As her bf I’d say give her her space when she needs it & don’t take anything she says when she’s not feeling well emotionally to literal. Maybe you can even drive her to support groups if she decides to join one. Encourge her to see her doctor for medication if she’s not aleady on some.