Many people struggle with communication problems. Communication can be more difficult when PTSD is involved.

Just as trauma survivors are often afraid to address what happened to them, family members are sometimes fearful of facing how their loved one's PTSD impacts their lives. Family members may want to avoid talking about the issues. They may hope that if they do not talk about them, they will go away. Not communicating may lead to further issues.

In this section, you will learn effective ways to talk to someone you care about.