Supporter Hello Everyone

[Al_Lurker]

Found your forum today. I'm another that's here in hopes of learning to support a friend, who is also an ex fiance, even though she won't seek treatment and I fear never will. I still love her and just want to be able to handle things better if she does ever come to the decision that talking can indeed help.

 

[SeanCharles]

Welcome to forum! While I myself am a suffer I can empathize with you and applaud you for wanting to help by supporting your friend. I would suggest maybe having your friend visit here too if that is an option. If not, then I hope you can at least find what you seek to better equip yourself. Dealing with PTSD can be an emotional roller coaster, I would also suggest giving your friend plenty of space when they seem to push you away. As a suffer like myself, I know that without a support network (even if it's one person) I at least need a person or people who can empathize with me and what I am dealing with. So again I say, Welcome to the forum!

 

[Al_Lurker]

Thanks for the reply. I've already suggested that she visit here as we met on a forum for a shared medical condition. It's the giving her space I'm having trouble with, she is in the UK and I'm in the US so there is plenty of separation but mental space is a different thing.... I'm not sure I'm not part of the problem now as I walked out on an arguement and became just like all the others.

 

[SeanCharles]

That is true. Mental space is very different especially where a relationship other than that of a platonic one is concerned. I know that you will find some wonderful and very supportive people here. I am still learning here as I explore this site and occasionally have my 'ah ha!' moments when I find something very meaningful. I wish you well and am glad you found this forum.

 

[Al_Lurker]

Thank you. It will be a journey for me whether she accompanies me remains to be seen....

 

[intothelight]

Welcome to the forum!

There is a lot of information in the supporter section. I hope you find it helpful.

Debbie