Caregiving When Dealing With PTSD

If you have a loved one going through trauma recovery, you may find yourself in a caregiving position. What trauma survivors need most during their recovery is constant loving support. Unfortunately, this can be difficult for caregivers to deal with, especially watching someone they love deal with the pain of PTSD. Caregiver burden can also arise from dealing with issues such as finances or lack of intimacy that can come with PTSD. But caregiver burden can cause PTSD symptoms to increase, so it is crucial to understand PTSD and the caregiving role to manage PTSD as best as possible.

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