Supporter Hello Y'all

[Dylvia]

Hi my name is Dylan and I thought I'd say hello. I'm one month into dating an amazing girl who has PTSD. I've spent a while researching PTSD and all that comes with it and am looking for some person to person communication to help me learn how to most effectively deal with her symptoms and more importantly how to avoid triggering her and how to be the most supportive boyfriend I can be. Looking forward to meeting some of you!

 

[amethist]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Come down to the supporters area where you will find loads of useful information to help you support your girlfriend better.

Remember thought that you can only support her while she deals with her own issues.

Take care of yourself along the way.

Amethist

 

[KP the nut]

Hi Dylan and welcome.

 

[BigBear]

Hi Dylan,

Ask any questions you like. There really aren't any secrets among supporters (except perhaps identities). My identity wouldn't be a secret except that my sufferer would freak if my identity was known because that would lead back to hers. I started out very transparent and she did freak...

I think that instead of PM'ing people, I'd post questions anywhere you find your topic of interest. I personally reserve PM'ing for highly personal stuff. I would suggest reading some supporter diaries or searching the supporter diaries on your topics. Then you can ask the supporter about it within their diary. That way others who follow the supporter can chime in with their opinions. If the topic gets too long winded, someone will start an independent thread to keep from hijacking the supporters diary...

Of course, you can always start your own threads (especially your own diary, it helps to feel like we know you). Just make a good effort to get each in the right forum...

Bear

 

[Deleted member 1860]

Welcome!

I hope your sufferer is in treatment as you can't just work around her PTSD. It really is a team effort!

 

[anthony]

Welcome to the forum.