marine with possible ptsd???

[heatherlynn22]

my husband is a marine. he was in iraq for 9 months and saw some terrible things. i don't know what because he refuses to talk about them. he still wakes up at night in a cold sweat screaming and crying. after that the only thing i can do to even come close to comforting him is just hold him and tell him it's ok. since he's been home (he got out in october) he's been getting angrier and angrier. every little thing sets him off. and it's not just him being mad and storming off or yelling. he screams, yells and throws things. he punches holes in walls and breaks doors. thing is he wasn't like this before he went to iraq. prior to his deployment he was a sweet, loving and caring man. never raised his voice to me. he never even got mad at me. i have a bit of a memory problem. when i was 18 i was in a horse riding accident and have permanent memory issues. now if i forget something instead of him being understanding like he used to be he screams at me. telling me how stupid i am and what not. i don't know exactly what the symptoms of ptsd are.....but could his anger issues be from that? and if it is ptsd...or even if not does anyone have any suggestions to help me convince him to go to counseling? or get help for it.

[heatherlynn22]

well he didn't go to his appointment. he woke up sunday morning soooo incredibly sick. so i had to reschedule it for him. poor guy is still sick and i feel kinda guilty because i was sick last week and he was taking care of me. lol. so 2 more weeks till he can get in. hopefully he won't be sick again.

[margypops]

well good luck

[heatherlynn22]

his appointment is on monday. so hopefully he goes.

[margypops]

How is he doing did he see the Doctor , have been wondering how you are all getting on, let us know .

[margypops]

I am certain he will get through, I think you have had  that defining moment and you stood up and were counted, he knew you meant it , keep strong all will be well and you will have your guy back again ....

[heatherlynn22]

he is a good guy. he's a great guy. when he's not...mad. he's an amazing husband and an awesome father. it's so cute and funny watching him turn into a big softy with the twins. i'm so used to seeing him in his uniform and being serious that it's just so odd seeing him....normal. lol. i just hope the therapy will help.