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Anytime a person I've known who has PTSD has isolated I just pick up where we left off. I tell them something funny or light hearted so they know I'm not upset. So they won't feel guilty. I guess that's why they always have come back. Because I'm a safe haven. Some people I have known have...

His sex drive is completely abnormal. He crosses boundaries. Tonight he impulsively said sexual unduendos to my mom. I showed him the pictures I have of his company and battalion info. I told him if he gets help on his own and prove it then I won't go to his commanding officer. There's more here...

As supporters we need boundaries. My sufferer seems to just get worse. He will go days without talking to me but when he does it's just about sex. He claims he's always horny cuz of PTSD. Last night a girl went to his place, got him off then left. Then he called me to listen to my voice while he...

Finally heard his voice for the first time since late May. He hasn't spoke to his family a lot either. It makes me sad he seems stuck in a stagnant place of no growth since I met him. He's the same since I met him three years ago. I'm growing and recovering in my mental illness and addiction...

What is a good sign is he posted a love song about the distance between us. Which means he's almost done isolating. Yay! He didn't post anything for a couple weeks. Thank you all for the support!

I'm just curious as to what moment brings my vet to come back to me after isolating. Perhaps once the anxiety has subsided? Does he feel less numb?

I got diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I hit rock bottom from drugs. I've met many people in recovery who have been missed diagnosed with bipolar within the first year of recovery as well. So I'd like a second opinion. Just in case I Have a mental illness I take meds and take good care of my...

I got over being hurt in the last couple of days. Once I move through the hurt emotions I find compassion for him. I sent him a text letting him know I love him and always will. That I thought about blocking him then I remembered all he's been through. N that I understand. He has told me...

As supporters we need to take care of ourselves! What did you do to ensure your own happiness today?

Doing things for others helps take my mind off the PTSD winning the battle. plus I like helping people, it's my nature. Today I gave a man raw hides for his new puppy. He was walking his pup so I stopped to pet her. He was complaining she chews everything and that he forgot to buy rawhides. So...

As some of you know, I keep my options open. Though I love my Vet with all of my heart. It's the only thing that keeps me sane. The date was wonderful. We walked in the park and listened to live music. Then went to Longhorn steak house. After we went to a desert parlor my treat. I really...

I almost wish he would stop telling me he loves me. Because I get this false hope that things would get better between us. He is still not answering my texts or calls. It's been about two weeks since we spoke last. I'm afraid I'm gonna just go ahead and block his number and move on. He's an...

When my sufferer and I talk about subjects that are really emotional for him he hangs up the phone. I remember one time he was telling me he wish he could feel in love everyday. I guess referring to emotional numbness. He hung up the phone after he said that. This was a convo from a while back...

"People who have PTSD have three basic feelings, when something, anything happeneds, they feel afraid. Then they lash out in anger at what has frightened them. Then they go numb. Occasionally they get so bored with being numb, they go out and do something that creates, or causes pain. That pain...

Since I spoke to my favorite person in the world. He told me ten days ago that he wants to hear from me. He told me ten days ago that he loves me. So every couple of days I'd text with no expectation of a response and no response. I also called him once after five days, no answer, no call back...

What are your triggers in relationships? How does one attempt to not trigger their loved one with PTSD?

Just for today, I will accept powerlessness over PTSD. Just for today, I will reach out to other women when I begin obsessing over my suffering loved one with PTSD. And other loved ones with mental illness. Just for today, I will take care of myself, reflect on my wants and needs. Just for...

do any of you attend Al anon meetings? I attended one last week. Seemed to help.

Do you miss your loved ones while you isolate? What are some things you want your loved ones to do while you isolate? When my loved one is isolating I don't expect him to return phone calls or texts til he feels ready. He comes back in his own terms. But I do send him a text every couple of...

A way to make me feel close and connected to the one I love who has PTSD is to listen to the songs he has on YouTube. I'm subscribed to his channel. When he withdrawals I feel so close to him by listening to the lyrics of the songs he's listening to. A lot of the songs are related to us. He...

We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, Or Rejoice Because thorn bushes have roses. Of course loving someone with PTSD comes with its challenges. But I wanted to take the time to focus on the positives. The man I love will give the shirt off his back to someone in need. Once we...

My sufferer told me he has always loved me. We're just friends right now but we told each other we have loved each other the whole time we've known each other. Which is three years. He also told me he wants to hear from me more. He has heard from me via text and one phone call but he hasn't...