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    Relationship Getting To Know A Man With Combat-ptsd

    In order to gain his trust you have know for yourself that you are dedicated to him. Not because you want to help him. Not because you feel bad for him, but because you KNOW that he is someone you want to be with. The best way to be trust worthy is to be open. And you might want to be patient...
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    Why Is It So Hard For Me?

    Ok here it goes. Scout86 in response to your question about what I would tell someone that came to me with the same problems: from an outsiders point of view, as though I had no knowledge of what ptsd is, I would honestly tell them to get the f*** over it. It may seem harsh but truth is I ask...
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    Why Is It So Hard For Me?

    Hi all I'm Dale. I suffer from combat ptsd and have been dealing with it for about 4 years. I have problems with relationships. My last relationship lasted just over 3 years and the girl I was dating was abusive. I know how strange that may sound. But after coming home from Iraq all I wanted...
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    Relationship Getting To Know A Man With Combat-ptsd

    As a man living with combat ptsd I too know how hard it can be for loved ones. My problem is that I try and open up, but when people hear about some of what I have experienced they don't know how to react. They look at me with something like fear. So I have learned to withdraw from people...
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    What Is This "sleep" That You Speak Of?

    Hi I'm Dale. I know how bad insomnia can be. Sleep specialists can be very helpful; however, they usually just prescribe drugs that are easily addictive. I saw several while I was in the army starting with my first bout of insomnia when I was in Iraq. Finding the right med can be a time...
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    Sufferer Reaching Out - Ptsd From Iraq

    Thank you all for your support and it's good to know you all are out there. It's going to be difficult for me to open up but I'm here because maybe talking about it will help... I hope.
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    Sufferer Reaching Out - Ptsd From Iraq

    Hi, my name is Dale. I'm new to the site, and not really sure what to say. I was diagnosed with PTSD about 4 years ago after returning from Iraq. I'm here because I want to meet people like myself, and find out if talking about it will help. I feel alone in the world. Like no one understands.
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