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Also, I don't live with him, so I'm not getting to see him right now. He did let me take my dog over to play with his dogs while he was working one day this past week, and that was nice. I left his favorite candy and a little note. But I am not getting to spend any time with him. Which is okay...

I'm afraid to straight up ask him right now, because he's not responding to any texts. It makes me wonder if I'm doing something wrong, or if he's just in survival mode.

Your response was most helpful. Usually I send things that are simple. I'll say "Hope you're having a good day" or "Thinking of you." I wish there was a way to know if my messages help or hurt without having to directly ask. I can tell that questions are really difficult when a sufferer is in a...

I usually stick to things like "Hope you're having a good day" or I'll let him know I'm going out of town for the day or something like that. I never ask about how "we" are, I never ask him questions unless it's absolutely necessary, and I don't directly reference his PTSD or emotions or...

I'm just at a loss. A medication change is what triggered this episode. I just don't know what to do. We went from spending a lot of time together and talking all the time to him isolating and rarely talking to me. I don't want him to think I don't care or that I'm leaving him, but I don't want...

i know each person if different, but just to get an idea, when you are isolating do you find it helpful or harmful to receive little encouragement texts? I don't ask questions or send emotional things. I was just curious as to if you all find it helpful or if it makes things worse.

I've been trying really hard not to overwhelm him. We haven't been together a super long time, but long enough for me to know how I feel about him. How often is too often?

Is it helpful or harmful to send little encouragements along the way?

He is diagnosed. I don't know if he has gone to therapy in the past, but he isn't at the the moment. He is in the middle of a medication change. I've been reading all I can find on here and elsewhere on the Internet. It hasn't even been a full week, so I'm trying to be patient as that is not a...

Your positivity really helps. Sometimes I become afraid that he stopped caring because of the silence. Is this all in my head? Is this just him dealing with the pain and stress of the illness?

Struggling with feeling like his silence is personal. Even though I try not to bug or pressure him. Any tips on how to manage this? He hasn't been mean to me, just is quiet right now. I know it's necessary for him to get better/recharge at times, but as a supporter, how can I handle this more...

Sometimes I'm not sure the best way to support him. So I'm trying to maintain a steady but not overwhelming presence, even if only through text message at the moment.

Thank you kindly. It seems to be survival for him as well. He had been off his previous meds for two weeks before he started these new ones. So I think that is making things EXTRA hard on him.

Also, when I read/hear tips about how to comfort your loved one by holding hands, listening, words of affirmation, and so on, it makes me wish I was able to do that for him now. But without seeing or hearing from him right now, that is difficult to do.

I guess I just need to get my feelings out in a safe place. I'm thankful I have THIS as a safe place. I started therapy this week for my own issues. My sufferer is going through a medication change, and I'm afraid the new ones aren't working. He's been isolating, but he's at least been using...

I wish that close contact with us didn't make things harder on them. I understand it does, so I'm trying to give him space. Some days that is easier than others.

@journey31 Same here. If I ask a question like I did on Sunday, he will usually respond because I don't ask questions much. He has even retreated from social media, which he still used frequently until recently. I think that was his outlet to help the loneliness without any close contact, but...

He was doing really well a few weeks ago. No problems until the medicine change. I'm not sure this new medicine is helping him, so the doc may have to change it again. I'm trying to learn to take care of me right now. I'm no use to him if I'm a wreck too.

He still goes to work everyday, and is working on setting up his stands for hunting season, which I'm glad to see. He has to have a lot of contact with other people at his job, so I imagine after a day full of that, he's pretty well spent or beyond. He initiated the relationship when he wasn't...

He still goes to work everyday, and is working on setting up his stands for hunting season, which I'm glad to see. He has to have a lot of contact with other people at his job, so I imagine after a day full of that, he's pretty well spent or beyond. He initiated the relationship when he wasn't...

My honey is still wrestling with his PTSD episode pretty bad. I've spent a lot of time reading, discussing, and processing lately, and I've also started seeing a therapist myself. He is adjusting to new meds, and I'm not sure if they are helping. It's easier to be patient how that I know more...

I have a question: do your PTSD sufferers seem to do fine with social media, but not with talking to you? I've heard that social media serves as a distraction for them, but I'm just wondering if anyone else experiences this..

To EVERY supporter on this site, I just wanted to say thank you. 1. Thank you for supporting other people on this site. Thank you for offering a safe place-- a family of sorts-- to bring cares, concerns, triumphs, and plain ol breakdowns to. Thank you for taking the time to support other...

I sent him "Good morning. I hope you have a good day." And no matter how much I missed him, I didn't allow myself to send anything else. My patience was rewarded. I got a response from him a few minutes ago. Learning to appreciate the little things. :)

You are so right. Sometimes things get muddled and I can't see clearly, but you are right. I have to be glad he is working on getting better. I will have to figure out how to change my focus. Thank you for that reminder.