Some of the symptoms of PTSD are anger, paranoia, trouble with relationships, substance abuse, depression, and lonliness. There are others, but anger is a big one. Alot of times it is an irrational anger where one minute everything is wonderful and the next an explosion happens. The anger can be very frightning at times too.

When you live with this type of anger, it's hard to develop relationship because you usually see people as either with you or against you. If the person agrees with you then they are with you, if they disagree then they are against you.

My dad use to view life this way, and I have to say so did I for a long time. Now, I realize that people have a right to their opinions and just because they disagree with you doens't mean they are against you, or hate you.

It's really hard to break through this kind of all or nothing thinking, but it can be done with some help.

One of the place where Vets and families of Vets can get help are the Vet Centers. They are located across the country. They have counselors trained in PTSD who can help Vets and their families for free. It's a wonderful place to go. They can't advertise the government won't let them but I can tell you all to go to the Vet Center.