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I started seeing a combat veteran a few months ago (we are not in a committed relationship officially- but it doesn't seem like either of us want to see other people). Since I've known him, there have been a couple times where he has dropped off the face of the earth and shut me out- the last...

I have just come across this forum and I am overwhelmed to how many people are dealing with so much hurt and confusion in a similar situation to me. I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years And he has just been diagnosed with PTSD He has completely shut me out since finding out, has been...

...our relationship. A day later I recieved "im sorry, but I don't know what to say right now". Its been another week, 3 weeks since the shut out and ive been reading this site and books to educate myself. I realize now that I probably shouldn't contact her at all until she contacts me. So much...

A year ago, I posted my story. Shut out...not sure why :( Essentially I had not spoken to him in a year after I was shut out. Last October I checked in to see how he was and he said it was nice to hear from me, etc. and asked how I was doing, but it did take him 5 days to respond. Now, I have...

I used to trust my therapist. Now I’ve shut her out. I don’t know why. I really don’t want to continue therapy anymore. Has anyone else gone through this? Do I push through it or do something else? I just can’t talk to her anymore.

Hi guys I am in a current shut out/full on block from my exsufferer. At this point I don't believe I will hear from him again. It has been 6 weeks, which is the longest he has ever shut me out. I am just wondering what is the longest you have been shut out for? The time before this was 4...

My vet rarely physically isolates for very long and we live together. However, he withdraws emotionally and puts up walls. When he is in this "mood" there is no physical affection, little communication and "I love you" will result in silence rather than a response. This can last a few...

...over stress him? In choosing to be with him, am I also choosing to be essentially alone? How can I grow a thicker skin as to not feel these shut outs so deeply? Should I grow a barrier or become more apathetic so I can keep my feelings safe? I have no place to ask these questions, my best...

(I'm 20, he's 22) We've been in a relationship for almost year at the end of July. We've known each other as friends for two years. It's a bit unorthodox but we're engaged but no ring. I still live with my parents and he's on his own. Since we got together, we've always made it clear that...

I’ve been reading a lot of posts and I can relate to all of them. A lot of what others have said has happened to me recently. I never really ask for advice but this is something I know nothing about and need the help of people who do. A few months ago, I met this really great guy. He’s an Army...

Firstly I must say how relieved I am to find this site. I have spent all afternoon reading different posts and I feel slightly better to the past 3 days of being an emotional wreck blubbering with my heart ripped out. I met my partner (well ex partner as of today) 9 months ago. He served 22...

I have never belonged to a forum or have requested support before. I need this now because I am confused. About a month ago I met this amazing man, sweet, kind, great dad. I have issues I was dealing with and opened up to him about them..he was very understanding and that is when he let me know...

...not seem like a liar. Do people with PTSD often try to cover up/avoid things by lying? Is someone capable of working long hours during a shut out period? His job does not involve a lot of social contact. When I initially saw him over a few weeks in July, I wasn’t really shut out, but now...

I have been reading this forum for about two months. He shut me out since Feb 22. We are not in a relationship, we are friends but are very very close. He told me that he wanted to take things slow but he has proven to me that he is interested, loyal, caring, etc. I know that he is not with...

Hello All! Just wanted to give an update... So after the second shut out (first was 2 weeks), the weeks went by, I followed supporters advice and didn't contact my SO after he texted that he wanted to be left alone and for me to take what I wanted before leaving his house. I of course was...

He died before Christmas. I haven't seen her since. We text, talk a little bit, but I haven't seen her to hold her (It was her father; she's taking it very badly), bring her food, or even give her her Christmas presents. I'm not mad. Just a little lonely. We were about to start couples...

I've had an on and off thing with a sufferer who keeps getting triggered and shutting me out for months at a time. Anyone know what sufferers do when they're triggered and hiding out? Is it possible he's going about his business as normal with everyone but me because I'm the one that triggered him?

My spouse is a combat vet and has really been battling PTSD for about 3 yrs now. He has been retired from the Army after 22 yrs for a 1 1/2 now. When the onset of the PTSD came on things were really tough, but with counseling and medication things were going good. Not to say we didn't have a...

I don't think S realizes the degree of privacy he requires at times is very stressful for me. I'm trying to understand what might be going on in his head to create such an extreme need for privacy and to figure everything out alone. When I hear Sufferers explain what's going on in their head...

I have known and loved my guy, combat vet a very long time. In the last year we have reconnected. Everything seemed to be going beautifully and picking up speed. And then with no warning or clue he just stopped communicating. Im not sure if I should be completely silent or send occasional light...

Hello all. I haven't used a chat forum in 20 years! I hope I can remember the etiquette :) Anyways - Im feeling pretty bad,,,,I adore my hero husband, he is everything to me, and would never speak out of turn. But, sadly, for 2 years now I've been dealing with lies and secrets and evasive...

My boyfriend is a retired police officer and he has PTSD from two separate incidents that occured in the line of duty. We have been together for 8 months and everything has been really good.....until 2 days ago when he suddenly shut me out. Texted me that he was " dealing with some issues " and...

I posted this a few days ago but I'm having a hard time today.... Hello. I'm new and would like some advice. My boyfriend of a year and a half has PTSD. He often times wants space to deal with things. I've tried getting him to lean on me and include me but he says he can only do it by himself...

As a sufferer, if you have shut someone out, and later returned to the relationship, how long did the shut outs typically last? As a supporter, if you have been shut out by a sufferer who later returned to the relationship, how long did the shut out typically last? A shut out can include any...

So I have question for any willing suffers out there who have broken up with ex partners because they felt, 'numb' or 'loved them but were no longer IN love' with them; • Did you feel that this effect came from your PTSD or from the behaviours of your partner at the time? You see, I have just...