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    Relationship Isolation By Imposition!

    Your are on point with #2... I experienced this when we came back from our first road trip home from Florida to Illinois.... we arrived late a night, and we arrived at his house first. I live 30' north from him, and he wanted me to go straight home! After being with him 4 nights in a row! I...
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    Relationship How Does One Begin To Determine What They Genuinely Want?

    I'm sorry you are going through this, Nae Nae. I will pray for you -- for strength and wisdom -- as you go through this process of reflection. I understand your frustration and the whole up and down, push and pull. It's really a difficult place to be in. The hard part is making sure you take...
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    Relationship The Start Of Therapy Breakup

    JM318-- I think it's a good idea that you deleted him from your social media. It helps for you not to be distracted and that you can move forward every day! You are strong, for sure! And it's okay to have some moments-- just take it day by day...
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    Relationship The Start Of Therapy Breakup

    I can relate! ...oops, just wrote something similar before this recent post.
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    Relationship The Start Of Therapy Breakup

    Before his therapy and when he recently 'isolated'-- did you see growth in your relationship (i.e. communicating better, quality time good etc. between you two as couple)? ... I ask b/c after this long space of solitude with my guy-- and we were doing good together prior to this -- I personally...
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    Relationship The Start Of Therapy Breakup

    Sounded like you had a great weekend, JM318! ... Hope everyone had a restful one as well! I have an update on hearing from my vet (it's been 6.5 weeks of no contact, no word from him)! ...He texted me a thoughtful greeting this morning! ...I was hoping to hear from him (as I would everyday)--...
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    Relationship The Start Of Therapy Breakup

    JM318 I'm sorry you are feeling the way you are to his response of negativity. It really is his responsibility to take ownership of his own feelings, but obviously-- he is pointing blame. It sounds like that's really what's surfacing out (negativity)-- so you seem to be the emotional punching...
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    Relationship The Start Of Therapy Breakup

    Hi JM318-- I heard of this grounding technique if you have another panic attack-- maybe you've heard of it... Tips that can help you with an anxiety attack: -Look around you. -Fine 5 things you can SEE, 4 things you can TOUCH, 3 things you can HEAR, 2 things you can SMELL, and 1 thing you can...
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    Relationship The Start Of Therapy Breakup

    Lol, Nae Nae-- I just edited my post, and I got a lovely reply back from you! I'm glad you are staying positive! ... Maybe that's what we should be chatting about-- what are ways we can cope / things to do -- while they are in 'solitude'? p.s I like that 'sweeping the front door' remark...
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    Relationship The Start Of Therapy Breakup

    Hi, I'm new to the forum but have been reading various threads on isolation. I haven't heard from my combat vet w/ PTSD (2+yrs) for 6 weeks now, and the longest he hasn't contacted me was 3 weeks. I stopped texting him as well because he stopped replying. I knew something has been off...
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    Supporter My Boyfriend Suffers From Ptsd

    Hi knj2015- How has it been going with you and your partner? Has he stopped isolating? Are you at a better place? I was wondering how long it took until you were able to see him or when his depression/episode subsided. Hope it turned well. ...I am going through something similar with my SO...
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    Relationship Is Is Isolation Or Is It Over?

    Hi, lovemyvet and everyone-- I am a new member and supporter of combat vet loved one. This is my first post I'm writing in! Yay! :) I was wondering how you are doing with the isolation/no contact since early July. Have you heard from him? This is the longest time (6 weeks) that my SO has...
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