Need Advice - Friend of an Iraq War Vet

[afriend]

Hi TyR,
That would be great if you would pass that info on. My friend said that even though he has been diagnosed with PTSD, he "doesn't believe in PTSD".... So I am not sure how to approach the subject of peer support with him, if and when, he contacts me again. I don't want to overstep any boundaries with him, but I care about him a lot and I clearly see the signs of PTSD and those signs I haven't seen, he has told me about. I find myself in a crazy situation here, I care about him a lot and I know that he opened up to me about his experiences and I am sure that helped, but now I am shut out and feeling at a loss as to how to deal with the situation. On the one hand, I am giving him space, but on the other, I really want him to know I am still here. And I know he could benefit so much from a support group I am sure, just have no idea how to suggest something like that to him, given the current situation.

 

[afriend]

TyR - I tried to post a reply a few days ago, but it didn't come through for some reason. Thank you for your offer, please let me know about the organizations you mentioned. My friend was diagnosed with PTSD, but said he doesn't believe in PTSD... And given the fact that we aren't communicating right now, there isn't much I can suggest to him, but hopefully in time I will be able to speak to him about it. But please do pass the information on and I will hang onto until the time comes.

 

[Nicolette]

I am sorry afriend but your post has now come through....I have been unwell and Anthony busy so we didn't get to approve posts for a couple of days.