Supporter Boyfriend Suffers From Combat Ptsd

[heatherfeather]

Hello everyone!
Obviously my name is Heather and I hail from the great state of Wisconsin (go cheese heads). Alittle bit on why I am here.

Currently on the outs (again) with my boyfriend who suffers from Combat PTSD. After being on an emotional roller coaster with him on pushing me away etc, I decided to look more into the subject to try and understand for my own sake. It has left me feeling confused, rejected and pretty much worthless. However, after googling Combat PTSD and coming across this site I have now a better understanding of PTSD but would love to learn more.

Not sure if my boyfriend/ex boyfriend whatever he is this week is willing to work through it with me.

When he first told me he has PTSD early on in our relationship I asked him a few questions in regards to it but I didn't realize it also made suffers put up these emotional walls where they are numb and push people away.

I look forward to reading and understanding more about this.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Hi Heatherfeather and welcome to the forum:) There is a good group of people in the supporters forums. It is nice to meet you, and that you will be here for help and support. Hopefully a supporter will come to this thread soon and help you out. It is nice to talk to you again.

 

[heatherfeather]

Thank you Gizmo! I appreciate all the support on here! Right now I am not sure what to do or where my boyfriend/ex stand. I am however willing to walk through it with him.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Heatherfeather I am rooting for you. Real love is a powerful thing and has so much potential to heal. I really hope it works out for you.

 

[sisu]

Hello heatherfeather,
Welcome! My boyfriend has combat PTSD too. Come on over to the supporters sections - there are lots of amazing supporters. Take care of yourself!

Sisu

 

[ProudWife99]

Hi Heather, and welcome.

MY husband also suffers from Combat PTSD and I've found so much help and encouragement here. Hope to see you in the supporters section.

 

[heatherfeather]

Thank you everyone! Right now I am not even sure i f I am in a relationship or not. I actually haven't seen him almost a month due to him going on vacation and having to help a relative move... We are having limited text convo's...he is currently in the middle of a move as well and having some friend problems (best friend/roomie) kicking him out of his house by the end of the month.

Not sure if this is a trigger or what...he seems to always pull away from me

I am trying to strike up a convo but so far no response..so I dont know if he wants me there or if he doesn't want anything to do with me.