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Okay. Thank you so much. I’ll let him know and definitely keep an eye out. I really appreciate you telling me!

Wow. Thank you for the detailed response. You put everything into perspective for me and showed me I can’t live in this fantasy world. I do believe in us, but this time around, I feel like I’m a stronger individual too. I’ll look into the links that you sent me so I can gather more research...

I appreciate you for responding once again. He hasn’t gotten much sleep since then, and I did talk to him about boundaries and what to do if things do get a bit too difficult. I’m reminding him that he’s got me and that I’m in this for the long haul, and that he’s the strongest person I know.

Thank you for your response. I’m not sure yet how he will react to it, but they are telling him that he will be paired with some type of medication that they are still researching on to see if it will help with the therapy. We have broken up before because he didn’t want me to be around for what...

Thank you for responding. It’s giving me more insight on what to expect. We moved in together so, it’s a bit of a different playing field than before but this, I believe, is his first time doing exposure therapy. He’s done group sessions and the like and absolutely hated it. But I will...

Hi everyone. It’s been a long time since I’ve posted on here. A little update: my boyfriend will be undergoing exposure therapy and he is not looking forward to it. In addition, he warned me that the next twelve weeks are going to be exceptionally difficult. He was in the Marines and have been...

Well, I’m not sure if my boyfriend mentioned that he’s struggling to his brother though. It’s all assumptions, but my boyfriend does seem like he wants to get better and get the help he needs.

You’re right. I’ll just support him and encourage him the best I can. Thank you.

Hi, everyone. So, I just realized how bad my boyfriend is struggling. This past week, he was drinking excessively to a point where he snapped at his roommate. Needless to say, the roommate kept prying and digging but anyway... His bro said that my boyfriend’s an alcoholic, suicidal, and...

My situation down to the T. It may not have been the words that have come from my ex-boyfriend's mouth, but this is mainly what he was telling me when he said he doesn't want me around for when he's getting help. He says I'll be "okay" and I'll find "better." It pains me to know that he's going...

I really needed to see this, especially since my boyfriend just ended things with me because of the therapy he will be going through after almost ten years of suppressed memories. He's finally getting help, and he told me he doesn't want me to be a part of that process. At the time, I was hurt...

This recently just happened to me. My ex and I were together for over a year. He had shared things about his time in the military and I knew he wasn't getting help for his PTSD. I noticed a change during the holidays. He had dropped out of school because his original plan to do what he wanted...

Yeah, I saw him symptomatic many times.

Yeah, maybe. He did say "we'll see." He hadn't gotten help in almost ten years, and I know this is his last resort (his words). I guess I'm at a loss right now.

Well, he definitely didn't want to test it. He's putting himself first and he's looking out for himself. It just hurts so so much. I was even doing more research on PTSD just so I can get a better understanding. It doesn't feel real to me. He doesn't even want anyone to be there for him or to be...

So, this will be my last post. My boyfriend just broke up with me. He said that his doctor said this will break relationships and so he decided to just end things before it got worse. I'm just so lost. I can't stop crying.

Thank you for this!!! I really do appreciate it!

No worries! I appreciate your input regardless! :-)

That’s what I meant... I’m taking care of myself in a way that helps me bring something positive to my relationship, on my end. I was on the verge of codependency early on, but just like you said, I learned that his stuff is his and that making him the person responsible for my happiness is...

Thank you so much for this. I am definitely starting to get better at self-care (again). I’m starting to develop the mentality that taking care of myself also means that I’m taking care of the relationship. I know it’s just going to get tougher, but my mentality has always been positive where...

Thank you! When he called me two days ago, he was slowly opening up to me as to how difficult it is and how difficult this will be. He’s also keeping me in the loop with his sessions (whenever he feels okay enough to do so), which I’m thankful for. Essentially, I let him come to me and he knows...

Thank you for the input! He has his second session today, and I hope it goes as well as it can. He did tell me he would tell me when it’s over. I’m glad he’s incorporating me into this and keeping me updated. I know we have a long way to go, but I want to educate myself as much as possible to...

Thanks for the input! I appreciate it.

Hi, all. I recently found out that my boyfriend just started therapy after almost 10 years of suppressed memories (he had gone overseas twice, back to back). For supporters, how do you help (if possible)? What are ways that you do to support those who are suffering? I don’t live with my...

Thank you so much! I’m only over a year into my relationship with my boyfriend, but whatever it takes to help him get through this tough time, I’m gonna do it.