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I have a really hard time trusting men. I've been through some bad situations. I kept people away for almost 10 years because of that. Caring about someone is really hard for me. I always expect them to hurt me, betray me, or just leave me. Opening up and trusting my sufferer was so hard for me...

I'm a supporter, not a PTSD sufferer and I get it. I know I feel conditioned not to show or feel too much emotion. I feel like when I do that I am, or appear, weak. It's a huge issue I have. So, although I don't understand completely, I do get it. I also know logically that it is good to be...

I'm no longer with my sufferer, but this idea has been bouncing around my head since he isolated this last time. I do know I am not responsible for his triggers. I do, but it still adds up to help me understand why this isolation was so different. And some things he had said, although not...

Thank you all for your input! It helped.

I understand a relationship getting more serious can be an additional stressor to a sufferer. I understand the cup analogy. But, I guess what I am asking, is can being loved or told you are loved possibly be a trigger by itself?

Hope today is easier for you.

I don't really have any good advice for you, but just know I wish you the best! <Hug>

Honestly, sounds like typical guy stuff. You know men. Sounds like deflected jealousy.

FYI, 1 out of ever 2 sexually active people in the US have HPV. Just thought i'd tell you that. It is very common. A real man would not walk away from you over that. Also, I do want to say that my opinion above only comes from my experience. I am still dealing with my own pain over it. Best of...

I want to tell you to hang in there, but honestly, at this point, I can't. If you are still at a place where emotionally you can walk away, I would. If you can be friends without letting it move to more, do that. The emotional drain of PTSD is horrible. I feel guilty saying this. But it sounds...

Thank you for your input. I really do appreciate it!

I am no longer with my sufferer, but I want to understand something better. The man I was with for almost three years went through periods of depression where he isolated. I know that is fairly common with PTSD, but he also would experience extreme hate/ distrust of people during this time. I...

I've been shut out and I thought that was bad. But last night was the first time I experienced my presence being detested. It felt like I was punched in the stomach. To feel such anger, almost disgust, and yet also indifference, aimed at you by the person you love is horrendous. I don't know...

Not sure how someone can almost vibrate with anger and still come across so indifferent. Was a wake-up call, I guess.

Well that turned out to be one of the biggest mistakes in my life. The stranger I saw is not someone I can be with.

I'm kind of done with the anger and most of the hurt, but I'm worried about him. Am I being stupid?

Thank you.

If a sufferer stops answering his phone or text messages, how long do you wait? Is it too much of an ambush to show up at his house and make him face you? I'm talking almost 3 yrs in a relationship and 1 text in 6 weeks. If he's done with me, I need closure. But don't want to make his PTSD...

So down... So tired...

I am so sorry.

Thank you. Yes, I can't wrap my brain around some of the aspects of PTSD, some of it just goes against my instincts. Or, maybe I'm just too selfish, I don't know. I'm ok. Actually, kind of in morning. For what I thought I had, but that's better than limbo. Is what it is. Trying to move on. I...

I really think that's a really good idea. Scary, I know. But, if she reads the above and then asks questions, that might be easier for you.

I can understand him being upset or being triggered, but not his attacking you in that way. He didn't attack what you were doing, he verbally attacked you. He may think you are being unfair or whatever, but calling you a slut is out of line. You deserve a hell of alot better.

So, feeling very sorry for myself lately. Feeling dispensable, completely disposable because of him… or because of myself and the choices I have made. And, life is just not going well overall. Been a bundle of stress with no emotional support. And now, on top of everything else, my one close...

I think a lot of us have an unrealistic view of love. Then we grow up and let the fairy tale go. In my opinion, relationships are hard work and we live in a disposable society. That makes it harder. If he is kind to you and make you feel his affection, it's up to you. Does he give you more...