Triggers

It can be difficult supporting someone with an addiction. They can often deflect their issues on you or when they have a bad day it affects you. You never know what will trigger their PTSD issues. I had a break through when he got up set. I had two choices. Get angry that he was upset and how dumb his was making the situation or tell him that I love him and point out what was happening.

I told him I loved him and hoped that would be enough. I have to always keep reminding myself that the only person I can control is me. How I react and how I deal with anyone is within my control.

This new medication my husband is on is giving him headaches. He has a choice take the medication and control his depression, anxiety and PTSD and have horrible headaches that make him hurt and tired or not take his meds and no headache but deal with everything else.

I know medication has side effects. It is hard to watch someone you love work through everything. So because of the headaches he didn't take his meds. Therefore, something small with me turned into something major because he wasn't on his medication. However, I didn't know that at the time.

I am VERY glad I choose to tell him I loved him and not get upset. That's a great step for me!