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I think it can be very easy to fall into the habit of excusing everything in the name of PTSD. The biggest lesson I've learned since joining this forum is that I have to set boundaries and not allow myself to be emotionally abused. At first I felt guilty because I felt like I was being...

I would have to agree with Lucy Loo. Just talk to us. My boyfriend won't talk about anything. I've had to learn on my own (after being cursed out a few times) not to ask what is going on. The other thing would be to acknowledge our feelings. I know it's not possible all the time, but a...

I know you are feeling alone, but trust me you are not! Here is a hug from me too. :Hug_emoticon: I was gonna log in to vent this morning, but your post says it all. Keeping you in my prayers! Keep your head up!

I definitely wonder if I have secondary PTSD or if I'm simply depressed. Every night for the past week I've had dreams that involve me being physically attacked or me attacking someone. I've also noticed that when I'm seated, I shake my leg just like my bf. I keep thinking about the stress...

Blue Eyed Angel I totally understand your frustration. It's like we put so much energy into tiptoeing and walking on eggshell to look out for them, but you get torn down for having a normal response to a frustrating situation. The first time I experienced this with my bf, I was...

Hi Seaside. I'm new here. I get chills when I read some of the posts because the similarities are scary. Before I started coming on line I often said things like "I feel like I'm dating two different people" "Dr Jeckyl/Mr.Hyde" "walking on eggshells" when trying to describe to friends what I'm...

One other think I forgot to ask you Frankie. You stated it's important not to over-stress them. Which i try very hard not to do. Would you consider asking him to talk about the relationship and where things stand as over stressing? I've been holding things in for weeks trying to keep from...

Thank you Frankie. We've actually talked about him going to therapy. He thinks he needs to go to therapy to address the problems he has in relationships. He doesn't seem to get that the the problems are related to the PTSD. He treats the PTSD as something very matter of fact. Like its just...

James, Thank you sooo much for your post. As the girlfriend of man with PTSD there is still a lot I don't understand, though I'm learning more and more every day. My boyfriend talks a lot about how many of his fellow soldiers have become alcoholics, committed suicide and all of the other...

My heart goes out to you Frankie. I'm new to this, but I can relate to so much of what you are saying. I hope everything works out for you. I will keep you in my prayers. My boyfriend hasn't shut me out yet, but I feel him pushing me away. This site and others like it is what keep me going on...