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Anyone had a supernatural experience before? How was it like?
I once went to my hometown, a small village in the Philippines, I had stayed at my grandparent’s house. I was there with my brother. Then at night, from my sleep, I heard noises like someone was running down the walkway. I thought it was my little brother who was still awake, probably. As I opened tRead more
I once went to my hometown, a small village in the Philippines, I had stayed at my grandparent’s house. I was there with my brother. Then at night, from my sleep, I heard noises like someone was running down the walkway. I thought it was my little brother who was still awake, probably. As I opened the door to tell him to stop, I saw two huge black shadows. I was so scared I shouted. I’ve had serious sleep paralysis in the past but the shadow thing was the scariest supernatural experience I’ve ever had.
See lessHow can I help my wife recover from her PTSD?
PTSD isn’t easy to live with and it can take a heavy toll on relationships and family life. When a partner, friend, or family member has post-traumatic stress disorder it affects you, too. You may be hurt by your loved one’s moodiness and be struggling to understand their behavior—why they are lessRead more
PTSD isn’t easy to live with and it can take a heavy toll on relationships and family life. When a partner, friend, or family member has post-traumatic stress disorder it affects you, too. You may be hurt by your loved one’s moodiness and be struggling to understand their behavior—why they are less affectionate and more volatile. Knowing how to best demonstrate your love and support for someone with PTSD isn’t always easy. You can’t force your loved one to get better, but you can play a major role in the healing process by simply spending time together.
See lessDon’t pressure your loved one into talking. It can be very difficult for people with PTSD to talk about their traumatic experiences. For some, it can even make them feel worse. Instead, let them know you’re willing to listen when they want to talk. Do normal things with your loved one, things that have nothing to do with PTSD or the traumatic experience. Encourage your loved one to seek out friends, pursue hobbies that bring them pleasure, and participate in activities such as walking, running, swimming, or rock climbing. You can do such activities together.
Be patient with your spouse. Recovery is a process that takes time and often involves setbacks. The important thing is to stay positive and maintain support for your loved one.
Educate yourself about PTSD. The more you know about it, the better you’ll be to help your loved one, understand what they are going through, and keep things in perspective.
Some of the things your loved one tells you might be very hard to listen to. It’s okay to dislike what you hear, but it’s important to respect their feelings and reactions. If you come across as disapproving, horrified, or judgmental, they are unlikely to open up to you again.
Don’t stop your loved one from talking about their feelings or fears. Don’t offer unsolicited advice or tell your loved one what they should or should not do. Don’t blame all of your relationship or family problems on your loved one’s PTSD.
Make your loved one feel weak because they aren’t coping as well as others.