The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can make any relationship difficult. It is hard for many people with PTSD to relate to other people in a healthy way when they have problems with trust, closeness, and other important components of relationships.

How do you deal with PTSD in a relationship?

How to help a partner with PTSDAvoid blaming them for their symptoms, minimizing the severity of their trauma, and telling them to “snap out of it.”Encourage them to seek treatment and offer to help them do so.If the partner has thoughts of suicide, work with a therapist to develop a suicide prevention plan.More items •27 May 2020