Caregiver Action Network (this originally appears on their website – www.caregiveraction.org)
Learning about your loved one’s PTSD diagnosis can make the task of your loved one less daunting, especially when it’s a brand-new situation for you.
Luckily, Caregiver Action Network has resources available online that can make your journey easier. From keeping track of its progression to treatment options and management tips, we are here to support you.
Your loved one’s doctor may also be able to provide any tips or tricks they have picked up during their time in the medical field, so it may be beneficial to ask them whatever questions you may have.
Remember, no question is too small.
One of the first steps to successful care support is understanding and noticing the current or oncoming symptoms of your loved one’s condition so you can get ahead of it.
ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America) has excellent video resources to assist you in learning more about the signs and symptoms of the condition and when and where to get help if needed. While many people don’t consider PTSD a mental illness, the treatment is similar and should be looked at as such.