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welcome to the forums! i'm so sorry to read what you're going through. I don't think seeing a p'doc every three to six months is enough of what hubby needs. Have you tried to contact your local community mental health center? they charge based on income...if no income, no charge, etc. They have some really good therapists on board at most of them. It may help for him to have someone to talk with regularly?

I know you mentioned couples counselling to him. even if he won't go, you could begin...just to get help for yourself with what you're going through right now.

I understand PTSD so much. My father was a 23 yr. marine. He has PTSD from Viet Nam. Now, many years later, our entire family has been dx'ed with PTSD. Your husband can heal, although it may time time. I would strongly suggest that he get into some talk therapy though. It's literally saved my quality of life. I've learned so much about myself and my reactions to life and ppl based on what traumas have occurred in my life. I hope David will do that for himself. PTSD is so much better understood than it used to be.

Also, having the backup of a therapist at a community mental health center would really help his issues with getting disability! He would have a higher chance. I received disability on the first try after attending mine.

I wish you so well. this post hit home for me.

be safe and let us know how you're doing?

kimmydawn