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Very good analogy. Wishing you the best.

Same here...

I really wish I had something to say that would help. But, I can tell you that I understand your pain. I have had no contact with my sufferer and it really hurts. It's been 2.5 months since I talked to the man I was with almost 3 years. And, part of me knows it is for the best. The other part...

I understand. I wish you love, strength, and happiness.

CyberHug to you

Thanks. I honestly think he only got help with coping skills. If I ever have him in my life again, I'll do my best to support and encourage him to go back to therapy with someone more specialized in PTSD therapy. Thank you so much!

Thank you for that input, both of you! Abstract, I don't think the therapist caused the numbness and avoidance. I just don't think the therapist really worked on all aspects of PTSD, I think he only focused on the anger management and some anxiety coping. That's just how it seems. I just think...

I am not sure where to post this. I just want to understand something better that I have had a lot of trouble fully grasping. I saw the below quote on another site and I am curious if it is accurate for those that experience full numbness. "I remember that I am supposed to feel something, but I...

I agree. And not wanting your boyfriend to befriend your rapist is not a PTSD issue. That's basic respect. I don't mean to be harsh, but if he cares about you then it shouldnt be an issue at all. You really will need his support if you will have to face the abuser. Hope it goes ok.

Honey. I'm not actually a PTSD sufferer ( I was a supporter) and that is a desire I have had most of my life. Or, at least, since I was about 16. It's a horrible yearning. I get that. I'm sure PTSD makes it stronger, but I do understand the gist of it. I still want a "home". I wish I could help.

I cannot speak to whether you should get off Prozac, but I would warn you not to just stop taking them. You have to wean yourself off very slowly. I think you should talk to your psychiatrist and discuss with him or her changing your medication. Please take care. I hope things get easier.

Welcome :-)

I understand. Hug.

Thank you, I appreciate it. I'm better. Still angry, but better. Hug to you too.

I wish I knew. I'm sorry for your pain. I hope it gets easier.

My dad is having surgery today. He's my only living parent and we are very close. The only other person I was that close to was my sufferer. And I'm missing my sufferer and I'm so angry at him. I'm angry he went MIA. I guess we are done, but would have never guessed I'd lose his friendship...

From experience, try to not get wrapped up in the worry. I've gone there. I've checked hospitals before. I know it's hard, but that will drive you crazy. From my own experience, sometimes they can't tell you go or stay. I know it's hard. I was torn up until I accepted my sufferer just was not...

I wish I could help. Welcome to the forum. There is a lot of support here. I hope it gets easier for you.

Completely understand! I would have much rather it been that in my case too.

Already read The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Relationship, but not Post Traumatic Stress Disorder For Dummies. Also read When Someone You Loves Suffers from Posttraumatic Stress and The War at Home. Both good, first was more clinical, but The war at Home is definitely more of case example so...

I completely agree, there is no how to book on PTSD or even a try this, then this approach. I wish I knew. I know I am no longer in a romantic relationship with my sufferer, he is isolating. I do not know if I should remind him I am here or completely leave him alone. He is/ was my best friend...

"Either we work at this as a team or go our separate ways." Please do not take this wrong, and it is only based on my experience, but when they hit a really high stress episode, I do not think they can be in a team. Maybe after years in therapy and years with their partner. I am not saying...

In my experience as a supporter, it is PTSD. Doesn't mean I don't think I often responded in the worst way with dealing with someone with PTSD sometimes. I did. At least with my sufferer, it made things worse when he could tell how upset or hurt I was, but that was my truth. So, there is the...

Stuff - I hope you can also.

I only told a few since I felt guilty even talking about it. And trying to talk about our issues without bringing up the PTSD did not work at all. But, honestly, I found the few I told too quick judge him. They didn't understand PTSD and it all ended up in this attitude that I should not accept...