Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and looking for any help you can provide as I learn how to communicate and have patience with a close friend who is living with PTSD. My first question is: What to do when my friend shutdown or tries to push me a way. Should I call and/or text him or just leave him alone? Should I initiate fun things between us or wait for him to initiate (movies, hanging out, etc)? We like each other's company, but it is mostly me who initiate (should I have a problem with this)?
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- Post starter ILoveHim
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Hiya and welcome,
Not sure i hold the answers to you questions as it can be a very individual thing. When i shut down i like to know that people still care a text maybe just so i know i am being thought about but at the same time i need space. I don't know your friend so i don't really know what he would prefer, it can be trial and error in finding out sometimes.
Maybe others may have better answers for you, i think text in these circumstances is good though as text is bit more distant in communication than actual speaking. Maybe just letting him know you are there for him but respect he needs bit space may be the way to go for now but i am no expert.
Sazza
Not sure i hold the answers to you questions as it can be a very individual thing. When i shut down i like to know that people still care a text maybe just so i know i am being thought about but at the same time i need space. I don't know your friend so i don't really know what he would prefer, it can be trial and error in finding out sometimes.
Maybe others may have better answers for you, i think text in these circumstances is good though as text is bit more distant in communication than actual speaking. Maybe just letting him know you are there for him but respect he needs bit space may be the way to go for now but i am no expert.
Sazza
amethist
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Hi ILoveHim
Welcome to the forum.
Come down to the supporters area, where you will find a lot of useful information of what is best when they go into isolation mode.
For many sufferers, you have to just wait for them to come back to you, as they just have too much going on in their minds to think about what anyone else wants or feels. This may sound selfish, but as you will soon begin to understand, this is a very selfish illness, nothing like you have ever come across before.
If have the Patience of a Saint and the Skin of a Rhino, your on the first step of helping your friend.
Take care of yourself too.
Amethist
Welcome to the forum.
Come down to the supporters area, where you will find a lot of useful information of what is best when they go into isolation mode.
For many sufferers, you have to just wait for them to come back to you, as they just have too much going on in their minds to think about what anyone else wants or feels. This may sound selfish, but as you will soon begin to understand, this is a very selfish illness, nothing like you have ever come across before.
If have the Patience of a Saint and the Skin of a Rhino, your on the first step of helping your friend.
Take care of yourself too.
Amethist
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