“Although my website was originally created for ex-servicemen & women who have served their country proud and are now suffering from PTSD, it has become very apparent over the past few years that anyone who suffers from PTSD can and have been gaining benefit from visiting and using the resources within it.”
When I became ill there was no-one there for me, so I created this website, www.ptsd.org.uk. My aim is to get total recognition of PTSD and especially to provide (where I can) help and support for everyone who contacts me either through self-help or direct email support.
I hope that you will find the new layout and design easier to navigate? As always I am committed to helping and supporting as many of you as I can and if you feel you would like to leave a positive message for others then please fell free to do so in the guestbook.
How do I know if I am suffering from PTSD?
If you are an ex-serviceman or women and are suffering ill health due to any of the following, then I really want to help you.
Do you feel any of these apply to you:
- I was on active service during my career
- Northern Ireland?
- Bosnia, Kosavo?
- Gulf War 1 or 2?
- Falklands Conflict?
- or anywhere else?
- I was victimised during my service
- Bullied, Sexual Harassment
- Suffered Racial Abuse
- I have witnessed or experienced a major traumatic event
Are you suffering any of the following which might be related to the above:
- I suffer flash backs and nightmares?
- Since my service I now have a serious drink or drugs problem?
- I feel depressed, isolated, lonely and confused?
- I have tried to commit suicide because I just can not cope with my feelings?
- I am irritable, hyper alert and have sleep problems?
- I am angry with life?
- I feel I am the only one suffering like this and think I am going mad?
If you feel that you fit any or all of the above then please use my website to it’s full potential. Remember…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a natural emotional reaction to a deeply shocking and disturbing experience. It is a normal reaction to an abnormal situation.
On the 1st December 2009 My Book “For Queen and Country, Then What?” was published.
You can read more by clicking here or the ‘Book Cover’ above.
I have tried to include as much information as I can to help people find the specific help that they need. Please click onto any of the links which you feel will help you the most.
“Unfortunately I do not provide a phone service from my website as because I am not a professional medical person or trained in that, I do not feel comfortable being in a one-to-one verbal situation as this I feel is a very specialist skill.
If you need to talk please email me at Andy@ptsd.org.uk
Hi Andy
As I knew it would be, a first class web site for fellow suffers of PTSD.
Well done buddy.
Cathi
My wife has recently been diagnosed with complex PTSD after 25+ years of crying out for help. NHS is still trying to pigeon hole her with ” it’s only anxiety..”
It looks like a fantastic site & I look forward to finding others who understand what she’s been going through all these years and that she’s not crazy, just hurt & not truly listened to.
bRILLANT SITE MATE where do i go next
Hi Steve,
you can contact me direct via email and we can talk some more.
Look forward to hearing from you soon
Andy
I recently came across your site and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Susan
Hi Andy,
came across your website and was wondering if you could tell me if there are any groups where PTSD sufferers (veterans), and their partners can get together and talk freely and being understood about their issues among fellow sufferers. Thank you for your help and this straight to the point website.
Hi Jolanda,
if you contact Combat Stress, http://www.combatstress.org.uk/; they are a charity that specialises in helping and supporting veterans who suffer from PTSD. They have 3 treatment centres and also have special days for wives to attend. You can still either visit their website and send them an email or give them a call, they also have a 24 hour support hotline and its free 0800 138 1619.
Let me know if this helps or if you need more information?
Warmest regards
Andy
I spent years in the absyss alone and thinking that I was slowly going mad and then I found out that I was one of many. Your website is a life saver.
I have an anology about heaven and hell:
Heaven is the normal existance tthat those who havent been where we have.
Hell is the turnoil of the troubled mind.
Many thanks for your kind words, I am just pleased that you have found my website useful, I put a lot of work into this to constantly keep it as up-to-date and relevant as possible.
Andy
I just found this website…having a bad day. Nice to be able to come here and not feel so alone.
I’m not ex-service…just a regular girl that escaped a traumatic childhood and threw herself into studies, career, life in an effort to forget. Now- as an adult, I’m suddenly struggling to come to terms with everything.
I have good days and bad days….today is a bad day! Thanks for the website and info
S x
I’m 30yr female suffering from PTSD which is started since childhood and is continued for
more than 20years. I will be happy to join a group in which people with PTSD share their feelings.
Hope good luck for every PTSD sufferer.
Hi Andy,
I came across this site by accident while looking for help and answers as I too am suffering withPTSD – not from any form of military work, but as a serving member of the emergency services. I have been suffering in since 2005. The website answers amny questions suffers are afraid to ask, and hopefully will point them in the right direction for help. I am now having weekly counselling sessions privately.
My advice to any sufferer, no matter what the circumstances is to seek help and if possible counselling – it does help.
Hi Andy!
Just want to say, you are doing a great job with this site for someone who was
physically, mentally, emotionally and sexually abused as a child.
ANON