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Relationship He's Dark And Closed Off

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Glara

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So my sufferer texted today. It hadn't been that long, only 2 days but no real conversation since Christmas Eve. He texted because I changed my profile pic, I knew he was on Facebook and he usually responds to my pics. So he liked it as I thought he would and it also got him to text me. That makes me wonder if maybe I should reach out more often, I'm trying to give him space but maybe he needs to hear from me more often? Not really sure which way to go.

I asked how he was and he told me dark and closed off. I told him I knew, and wished I could help. I sent him an ecard about caterpillars in dark places turning into butterflies and said I'd be there when he comes out of it. He answered that he doesn't think he will this time, he's so tired of fighting. I mentioned calling a hotline and hospitalization. He said he won't do anything like that, and that he could call his T, not to worry. I answered ok, but please check in so I don't worry, he doesn't have to say much if he doesn't want to, and Id be here when he comes out of it. I also asked him to please tell his T everything he's telling me if he hasn't already, he said he always does.

I guess I'm just posting because I want someone to tell me what to do, even though I know there's not much I can do. I'm also posting because I feel so bad and don't know what else to do. I am taking care of myself. I'm starting nutri system diet on Monday and have an exercise plan. I re-organized my room and moved furniture etc. I'm trying to reorganize my life at home and do what I can for my health and appearance. But it still doesn't stop me from worrying. Any advice, comments or conversation will be appreciated, thanks.
 
I don't know if it will work, but my guy texts me every day and so does my best friend. I don't have to respond with anything other then "I'm ok" or something small like that but I then know they are still there, if I don't get a text I start to worry they have given up on me. I can still be distant and dark, they don't push me to come out, they just let me know they are there.
 
Thank you @Momofthree. I'm never sure if it's better to check on him of let him be. I want to all the time but I want him to have space.
 
He liked my pic and texted me as soon as he saw it. I knew he'd like it, he's usually the first one to like any of my pics, sometimes the only one. I didn't know it would get him to text, but it did, immediately. He used to ask me to sent pics all the time. It feels really unnatural not to contact him when I know he's in such a bad place, so I think I will text every other day or so. I don't want to pressure him, I kinda feel like I'm part of the reason he's having such a time.
 
Hi @Glara So sad to hear that he's still in such a bad place! I don't know if this would work with him, but I read somewhere on here that a supporter and sufferer had an agreement that if he was isolating, he'd just send a text something like "I'm here" every day or every few days, whatever they agreed to. The supporter then agreed not to send a message back, that this just meant the sufferer was physically OK but still needed to stay "dark." Their agreement was that when he was ready to talk, he'd text something else, like "Hi how are you?" Not sure if it would work for you guys, but thought I'd offer it. He'd have to agree with you to stick with it though or else you'd worry, esp. the way he's feeling now.

Anyway, sending you hugs and support and best wishes for a better New Year! And congratulations on the positive lifestyle changes--you deserve them. Take care!
 
Thanks @Larksong we kind of have an agreement like that. I asked him to just check in, he doesn't have to say much. I'm just figured if he wants to say more he will.
 
Sigh. He didn't check in at all yesterday and didn't respond to my text tonight. I just told him I'm still here and goodnight. I know he's alive because he was signed into Facebook.
 
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