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As someone who is pushed away by a sufferer, I've run through every emotion. But I began reading, learning, becoming more educated on reactions & symptoms of PTSD. I have definitely made progress in being empathetic rather than upset. It still hurts and I still never know if things are really...

He continues to be back and forth. I know he's hurting. I feel helpless. I want nothing but happiness and peace for him. He has been posting a lot more political and military things on Facebook. Hes "following" just about every military/veteran page. While I think the comradary can be a good...

You can can love and care for someone with all your heart. But that does absolutely nothing if they don't love & care for theirself. If he has lost respect for himself and no longer puts forth effort to go in the right direction, he will only bring you down. And everything I'm saying about him...

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I'm sorry to hear things are difficult right now. I know you love your family and its hard. Small doses of social situations are ok. Just do what you can handle. Have a plan to get out/leave after certain amount of time. Find ways to spend short periods of time with loved ones on a one on one...

I can relate more than you know. I do not have PTSD. But I do have anxiety and bouts of depression. The last few months I have barely been getting through the day. My house has bare minimum done to it, looks like its been ransacked at times. I run around getting a bunch of nothing done. I am so...

Try some guided imagery. There are great ones online. Close curtains, lay down, close your eyes while guided imagery plays. Great to change focus and relax. Also make sure you are a filter for what you take in visually, audibly, etc. keep it to positive/light & fluffy or funny in nature. Calm...

It does help. Its hard to know sometimes what helps & what doesn't when there's limited response &/or apathy. I did order the book Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior. I'm hoping that will give me some insight as well. I don't want to push or pressure but I also don't want to recoil to the point he...

I am wondering if any sufferer can help me understand. My wonderful man has PTSD. He can be the most open, loving gentleman. He has episodes and he barely feigns interest. we went through an episode that lasted about 2 & 1/2 weeks with deep depression & anxiety. He had a few better days. I had...

You are not the sum of your military work & PTSD. There are good qualities as well. There are pieces of you that existed before military. There are new pieces of you, yet to be discovered. Just because you struggle to be positive does not mean it is fake or any less positive. It means you may...

I find myself on a yoy yo of emotions between wondering if things are done & over or if its a waiting period. And when things are good struggling to enjoy the love of the moment instead of waiting for the shoe to drop. I have been to the point of nearly losing my mind. I find regular prayer &...

I too am dating someone with ptsd. Withdrawal, avoidance, sudden coldeness are all things I'm dealing with. All of which mimic cheating signs. Its really difficult becsuse the person with ptsd has trust issues & nerds to feel loved and supported despite their actions. So the supporter (you)...

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I have been with my boyfriend for about 5 months. He was in active combat, no longer in service. He is truly a loving, caring, smart individual. He is a strong person with a gentleness about him. He absolutely swept me off my feet. He sent me the sweetest messages, was attentive, very honest. He...