What should I do if my partner has a PTSD episode?

How to Help Someone with PTSDLearn the symptoms. In order to know how to help someone with PTSD, its important to be able to recognize the symptoms. Listen. Offer social support. Create a sense of safety. Anticipate triggers. Have a plan in place. Remain calm during emotional outbursts. Encourage professional treatment.More items

What does a PTSD trigger feel like?

You may feel like youre living through it all over again. Triggers can include sights, sounds, smells, or thoughts that remind you of the traumatic event in some way. Some PTSD triggers are obvious, such as seeing a news report of an assault. Others are less clear.