My Message to DS: Family/Friends of PTSD'ers

Desperately NEED this community...I am having to link supporters up individually...We NEED this support forum ASAP. The worst part of PTSD is that NO ONE Understands PTSD...With NO support system, where does that leave those of us with PTSD??
Desperately Seeking Support! Please start this community!

Feel free to use, or rearrange and use it.

Darn! I didn't think to do that... I posted a more "These people really need it because it's so hard to understand. It would really help them to take it seriously if they saw the similarities in each other's stories. There is so little available to them anywhere. They could use this sort of thing to help change their lives the way us PTSDers have been able to learn so much from each other thanks to DS" - type of letter. :)

This is what I sent:

Dear Doug:

Re: Friends and family members of people with PTSD.

I have PTSD. My friends and family members often don't know how to support me when I'm symptomatic. There just isn't a lot of information out there, nor are there online groups specifically for those affected by the disorder. I think it would make a difference in many people's lives.

I have noticed that several people who have joined the PTSD community, are actually there trying to support loved ones with the disorder. They need validation. The best way to find that is from others like themselves. ;-)

I hope you'll consider this, Doug. I honestly belief there is a great need for it.

Thanks so much,

bato

I've only been a member for a week and I can say hands down this site has been better than therapy. I know it's not a replacement but offers me the chance to say what I need to say or ask what I need to ask without having to wait until next week. I don't have PTSD but the person I love most in the world does. I don't know how I made it for a year and a half without all of you! Thank you.

Hello Doug,

The Main Reason I came to Daily Strength was to find way to Support a loved one who is suffering from PTSD. And I am finding very little information on how to do this. If you would consider starting this community it would help so many of us who try so hard every day to find ways to give our support to our loved ones that suffer from PTSD. If you could consider this asap this would be greatly Appricated from myself and so may members here on DS. Thank you and Have a Wonderful Day

TDMOHR

Great idea Daisy. I sent a brief message to DS re the site.

bump...
We need more support!!

It's still not here!

Bombard Doug and DS for this community...

My DH was just so frustrated this past weekend b/c there is no one he can talk to on a BOARD. It's all in messages.

They NEED a BOARD!

See the top message for the link...I am resending mine again!

I sent a message, too.

I sent a message. I think this is a really good idea. My boyfriend has PTSD and I want to know how to help. This site has been good, but we need more for those of us supporting someone.

Thanks for the idea.

It's that time again...

PLEASE....Send another Community Request for:
'PTSD Supporter's' Community
or worded as:
'Family/Friends of PTSD'ers' Community.

We NEED this Community...look how many supporters we are getting in here already, and how many of our S/O and friends we could wrangle in here to DS for this group.

Thanks for your Help!

Here's the link again to suggest a Community!!

http://dailystrength.org/component/option,com_feedback

I re-sent my reply..again TDM

Thank you TLCDaisy for posting this! As you know I am one of those people that needs a community like that! I put a request in for Doug, so hopefully he sets one up soon.

Done. I sent a message asking that they create a friends and family board for PTSD. Thanks Daisy, you're always thinking! ((HUGS))