I've been dealing with my friend for about 7 months now. It started out great then came the highs and lows. We would have good weeks where communication is constant, then he'll shut down for days or weeks and treat me just like anybody else especially after talks of the future we could have.
I was told by a friend who is a therapist that constancy is good, and I just need to let him know I'm there. But how much constancy would a person with PTSD appreciate before it becomes a stressor to them? I mean, is it ok to contact everyday even though he doesn't respond?
He seems to appreciate it as long as I don't ask why it's hard for him to respond when we actually get to talk, but I'm not sure if he just doesn't say anything. If he doesn't respond, should I stop sending him messages altogether?
I was told by a friend who is a therapist that constancy is good, and I just need to let him know I'm there. But how much constancy would a person with PTSD appreciate before it becomes a stressor to them? I mean, is it ok to contact everyday even though he doesn't respond?
He seems to appreciate it as long as I don't ask why it's hard for him to respond when we actually get to talk, but I'm not sure if he just doesn't say anything. If he doesn't respond, should I stop sending him messages altogether?