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I understand sweetie, I had to let mine go too. Because in the end the only person that you have is yourself. You have to put yourself first sometimes to save your own sanity and to keep from having an nervous breakdown. Don't feel guilty about it. Some people manage to get on better grip on...

Well, I don't have PTSD but I was in a situation when I wanted to express my feelings to somebody that I cared about and I did what you did. Express my feelings a little the time to see how he felt. But as time went on the more comfortable that I got with him, the feelings did lessen...

I understand on how your'e feeling. It's very nice to be able to talk to somebody that really understands you where your friends and other family members don't. So, you begin to have feelings for them It's not only a physical attraction but emotional and emotional feelings go a long way far...

@angrypanda it's natural to feel this way because you have lost a parent. First I would like to say that I'm very sorry for your lost. I have not walked that path yet because both of my parents are still alive. When I think about when that day will come, I get very said and I cry because I...

@DaisySH, you have come to the right place sweetie. I myself being a supporter of PTSD along with other supporters and sufferers, we will help you get though the tough time that you are having right now. You are very much welcomed here. :hug:

Honey, it's your choice if you want to stay in the marriage or not. But by him having the PTSD, it's not good for you either sweetie, try to go to counseling about your own trauma first if you want to. then go to a couple therapy sessions if he is willing to do so. Sometimes the sufferer feels...

you need to try and put the beta fish in a separate tank or bowl because sometimes they may get into a fight and fight to the death and that will be a sad thing. I have a beta fish and we had him for about a year. Their lifespan last from 2 to 3 years. I wish you the best with that. :-)

Well sweetie, remember that it's not you OK? He has a sickness and he has to deal with it as best as he can. Our normal way of thinking is not that way for them. It's like reverse thinking. When they go through certain modes or things trigger their PTSD, sometimes that will draw back from...

Sweetie, a little progression is better than not doing it at all. I want you to keep up the good work. I'm proud of you. :-)

Yes honey, nothing is valued more than your health. That's why we are to be thankful for health and strength because if that ever goes, you're pretty much messed up because you can't hardly do anything and enjoy life. Try not to wear yourself down because the body has a tendency to warn you...

Sometimes you do need a mental break not only for sufferers but ordinary people as well. People have a tendency to get burned out these days and times because there are so many things in the world that are not relaxed anymore. Everything is just about fast paced and full of tension, life...

@4melissa , some people just don't know how to act. it's ok to be playful at times but sometimes, people just take things too far at time and it get annoying and sometimes anger the person as well. I'm glad that it's didn't get too bad and that you guys got angry with each other and it would...

Well, you have come to the right place for support. I feel that some of the sufferers on here are doing a better job than some of the therapists :-) I'm not a PTSD sufferer but I'm a supporter.. Yes, I have gotten past that in my life now. I was a teenager when that happened and I'm in my...

@jasmineaila don't feel bad because that same thing happened to me except I was with my boyfriend was with me. They ran the train on me. My boyfriend and I was in the room and his friend snuck in the room after we had finished. When my boyfriend left out of the room, his friend came from out...

@lostforgottensoul I know that's it's hard for you around the holidays. I know it's easier said than done but try to pull yourself out of it. You have only one life and only one body on earth honey and try to enjoy that as much as you can. I know that you have been through a lot just by me...

@lostforgottensoul , honey we all have days like that at times some more than others, but be thankful that you have life even though it's hard at times and nobody seems to understand you at times. But still be thankful that you are here. A lot of people had the same mind set that you have...

@sugnim I agree with all of them. I hope that you can find a place where you can get reduced or free mental health care. If not we here on the forum will try our best to support you and give you advice to the best of our ability. Best wishes to you honey. :hug:

@Hypothermia2012, when you were younger did you have your father in your life? Sometimes that makes a difference. Or sometimes as children, we wish that our mom or dad was like that of the person that we attach ourselves to because at times they seem to be more understanding than our parents and...

Well @Ellabella44 , do they know that you have PTSD? Sometimes eventhough the family may know that you have it, they still don't understand. the only thing that they know is that they want to spend time with their loved one. Sometimes we have a tendency to hold things on or for people that...

@ are you on any medications for your PTSD? My man has lost hope that he will not get better.I don't want you to lose hope on this matter ok?

Well, maybe if you would like to stay in the food service business, maybe try working in a small kitchen facility. My man has PTSD and he manages the cafeteria here at the hospital I work at. I tell him all the time that It's too much for him because his employees don't stay long they quit...

Well, that goes back to the fact that he does not understand. He has a lot of pride in him and until he humbles himself and try to understand the condition, you and he will always have problems and your marriage may fail. He has to want to learn about PTSD and he also needs to understand your...

@Dahlia , I know that's it's very hard for you right now. I don't have PTSD but I am a supporter. My man has PTSD from being in the war and I have a hard time dealing with him at this time so I just do the best that I can with him. As for your situation, I feel that you didn't do anything...

@Neverthesame , no you didn't offend me.. I'm glad that you suggested it. He is not the same anymore. Yes, he does take medications because he does have heart problems. It's like we get together and he can't perform and he gets frustrated and then I don't hear from him for days. I tried to...

@TreeHugger, yes I tried foreplay like the massages and the touching of his chest becaue he kives that. I touched and massaged his genitals and sucked and kissed him on those areas. He would ask me if he has an erection because he cannof tell. He is 55 and I am 46. I don't pressure him when he...