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I've been alternating between feeling stronger and feeling incredibly anxious and sad. I get on here and read and I start feeling better. Didn't get a response to my good morning text this morning. On one hand, I already knew he most likely wouldn't, but when I actually DON'T get that response...

We are about 2 months in, so I'm right there with you. If I'm being completely honest with myself, the hardest part right now is I get this overwhelming sadness and anxiety I get when I text him good morning and tell him I hope he has a good day and I get no response. I don't usually go days...

Thank you so much for your support. I am learning to pick and choose who I talk to about ANY of it. It's a big enough struggle to remain positive at times without other people pouring negativity into you about it. This experience is forcing me to be stronger and handle things more on my own. My...

Bless your heart, honey. I'm so sorry. If you need to talk, my inbox is all yours.

No one has commented on this thread in a while, but I think it's a wonderful one! Today I applied for a job that I've had my eye on for over a year, but was too afraid to apply for. I'm currently in a different state visiting friends, but when I get home, I plan to throw myself into the job...

@Wastinglight, I just stumbled across your post, and boy can I relate. I switch into a different mode when I'm with someone. I've never been able to explain it, but you pretty well summed it up.

It amazes me the things that people will say. My sufferer was in the military but didn't get deployed. His PTSD stems from his experiences as a police officer. Maybe I'm just too much of a mama hen, but people say "what about yourself?" Or "but this isn't fair to you.." You know what? Life...

I DEFINITELY accept hugs. Until recently, I had been spending most of my time at his place, but we don't officially live together. Our relationship is still fairly new, and I think he could feel his episode coming on, so he told me he thought it would be best if I didn't stay there quite as...

Yall are cracking me up. I am finding that it's hard for me to be so lighthearted when my sufferer is isolating himself. Have any tips for how to make it easier on him and myself? @Purplemunchkin @Sweetpea76 @Sighs

You're not alone. I have an anxiety disorder, so when my sufferer retreats, that triggers my anxiety attacks. When my anxiety is triggered, I want to be close to him or spend time with him. I don't expect him to fix things or make me happy, but even spending time with him watching a movie...

I'm new here. I just started dating a PTSD sufferer about two months ago. His symptoms were not manifesting when we first started dating and things were wonderful. He's struggling now, and he's completely different. I've been reading all I can find, and I watched the 18 short videos someone...

I watched the 18 short videos that someone posted in a separate thread. They helped change my perspective a lot. A friend of mine who also has PTSD has been trying to guide me, and she says being myself and also working on myself and doing things to build myself up and make myself stronger is...

I read a lot that communication is best. But when I point blank ask him if I'm bothering him, I usually don't get a response. I watched the 18 short videos that someone posted on a different thread, and they helped my perspective. I just struggle with not knowing what he needs from me. A friend...

Can someone give me some advice on how to distract myself when I know he needs space? When I'm concerned with how he's doing or feeling, it's challenging to go a long time without talking to him. What are the first steps to backing of and working on myself more to make sure that I can take on my...