Can't Feel Anything

[nomedic1]

I have had PTSD for 20+ years, I foolishly thought I could have a normal relationship, a wife, kids etc. I finally got help a couple of years ago and have made great progress, but the one thing I can't seem to get is emotional attachment to somebody else it's just gets flipped into the too hard box, my relationships with my kids is probably at its best ever but I just can't connect with anybody else the dark dude in my head says it's because I'm an evil bastard but it worries me.

 

[Deleted member 43454]

One step at a time.
It helps to reflect back on the progress at times we forget how far we've come.
If your dark cloud is telling you negativity then ask for the Holy Spirit. And guidance
from the lord. Try and live for the present and ignore all expectations in life.
Least that's what I try to do daily now.

 

[nomedic1]

Thanks Manonfire

 

[vikingr24]

The only way to conquer time, is to conquer time. With PTSD there is no answer but the answer. Meaning, we have to treat it for what it Is and find solutions for the here and now.

If it means not thinking about that dark man, then don't think about him. If it means working on the accomplishments you have done earlier in life, then list them and focus on them, not any percieved failures that have not happened yet.. If they have not happened, why worry about them?

Get a dog, if you haven't done that yet. If the VA won't help, then figure out a way to get one. And one that will bring out the emotions you have within you instead of trying to force them from emerging. Let yourself Be. Think of success, not failure. Think of who you Are, not what you Do.

When you discover that person deep inside you, it's a revelation you will enjoy over and over.

 

[Chris sla]

I cant feel anything either. i hate it.