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Spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran.
Caregivers | Last Active: Feb 9, 2020 | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
They have places near the VA but that's all the way in Houston and I live on the outskirts of Houston. In-between my job and taking care of my husband and my daughter who is home-schooled with a 37 degree angle and her spine for scoliosis it's hard to find time. And not only that I feel that most of these programs are more for the warriors themselves bc they need it more. But it's us wives and spouses that's taking it all in having high anxiety because of late night I don't know what you call it. Flashbacks. Yelling in dreams. my anxiety level has gone to the point that I've been seeing doctors and therapist and psychologist. I also go to the gym to help get my energy up because I feel like his pain and isn't PTSD and is TBI are draining my energy if that make sense to you. It is all helping. But it's the Deep stuff that I need to talk about and get out and wonder if other people are going through the late night stuff like I do and daytime.
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@veteranspouseinpain I found some links that may or may not be able to assist you. They state they offer services for spouses/ caregivers, and I sincerely hope that you are able to find some comfort for your situation. I have not been in your shoes, but empathize with the very real struggle you face.
https://www.va.gov/family-member-benefits/
https://www.texvet.org/PTSD
https://www.tvc.texas.gov/claims/family-survivors/#hyZZLDms
It is my hope you find Mayo Connect to be a place you can share your story, for no doubt you will help others as you voice it.
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So sorry to pry, but my wife and I also had a home schooled daughter who had significant scoliosis. We would have homeschooled regardless but it was convenient given she had to wear an armpit to thigh plastic brace as part of her therapy, and you know how kids can be about picking on each other.
Anyway, she had a double curve. The 2nd trying to compensate for the first. I can't remember the percent curve, but the whole series of events after her diagnosis is indelible for both my wife and i.
The most unique thing about her scoliosis was it started when she was a toddler. Scoliosis as you know is typically an adolescent girls problem so hers definitely did not follow that pattern.
We found out hers was a neurological issue present at birth.
She is currently 31 years old and so far othwise healthy, but with her curves, she could have future health issues. Before I go on, let me know if this is relevant to you. It's clear I'm not over it and never will be. My wife worries about it openly all the time. Mine is more silent, but nonetheless as painful to relive in my memories.
Thanks and sorry if this info isn't helpful. As parents you NEVER quit worrying about your kids.