Communication With Other About Ptsd

[OMNICELL]

I have not been in a relationship for several years.

At several times I've had interested party's wanting friendship. However, I've had no idea how to bring a friend into my private life. I'venoticed the books on PTSD for the other in the relationship. I never thought about that. This is a great revelation and so simple. I tend to miss the simple small things. I had no Idea how to communicate my situation to someone. I've been frightened to bring someone into my life as a " Normi". I would like my friend to understand what my private life is like with PTSD and Dissociative Disorder. Im slowly moving in the direction of relationships or I would not be posting this. Im not sure how I feel about this; excitement/apprehension. I don't know.

Im seeing a new approach laid out before me. Im glad I came here today!

 

[BigBear]

I think you are headed in a good direction, Omnicell. Just keep your forward progress slow. Remember that you are volunerable to triggering and your potential friends can't really understand what triggers you yet. That takes years to really get a handle on.

Bear