Husband of PTSD abuse survivor
 

Hi everyone. Nice to find some places where people can share what otherwise would seem to be very rare and lonely situations.

About 13 years ago, my wife's mother died. That event triggered emotional struggles for her stemming from childhood abuse that had been below the surface and hidden for many years. From then until now we have struggled through various phases and forms of mental illness, but are now seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

She was heavily medicated a few years ago with psych meds, but is now free of psych meds after tapering off gradually over about 4 years. Not to say that meds are wrong, but in her case she was prescribed so many meds that no one could determine what was a true mental health problem and what was a side effect from the meds or their interactions. We've learned much about withdrawal from psych meds in the process.

Hoping to find other supporters who can relate to working through mental health issues with the one you love.

hello there and welcome to neurotalk .... you will find lots of frienly and supportive people here .... here is the link to the mental health forum, it might be a good place to start ... check out other forums as well ... maybe i will see you soon in some of the posts ... http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum85.html ... again ...
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hi there from a newbie

RAINN will get some helpful advice and local contacts and resources to help with abuse issues. they also offer free therapy and centres/ support depending upon your area. RAINN is usa based and excellent. hope this helps. also the book " the courage to heal "

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk! I'm so glad you've joined us here.....please feel free to join in wherever you feel comfortable.

Hi and Welcome to NeuroTalk. I see that you have already been given a link. Its a good start. Glad you found us.

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Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. We are all here to assist each other as possible.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene:hug:

Hello and welcome to Neuro Talk, feel free to explore and do not hesitate to ask questions concerns and or worries you may have. Folks here are fantastic helpful and kind, again welcome to NT

Hi, welcome to NT. :hug: You will find a lot of nice, caring people here. Take time to have a look around. :)

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