Hey, guys.
So, quick summary. Until recently I haven’t dealt with anyone suffering from PTSD. But a few months ago I’ve met a guy online, who is a combat vet, suffering from PTSD, anxiety and panic attacks.
We are never short of topics to discuss and he’s open to answering my questions about himself. But he never asks me any in return. Which I find baffling and not something I’ve encountered with regular guys.
Under normal circumstances I’d probably assume he wasn’t that interested in getting to know me. But he is otherwise attentive about what I say & starting to ask a little bit more recently, as our friendship continues to develop. (Though admittedly not without hiccups).
I thought of asking directly, but I don’t want to put him on the spot, thus forcing him to ask me stuff unless he actually wants to. Besides, it doesn’t cause awkward silences, so it’s not a biggie, but I am just curious.
Could it be part of his condition? Or is it just a personality quirk? Anyone else came across this trait in PTSD sufferers? If so would love to know the explanation behind it.
So, quick summary. Until recently I haven’t dealt with anyone suffering from PTSD. But a few months ago I’ve met a guy online, who is a combat vet, suffering from PTSD, anxiety and panic attacks.
We are never short of topics to discuss and he’s open to answering my questions about himself. But he never asks me any in return. Which I find baffling and not something I’ve encountered with regular guys.
Under normal circumstances I’d probably assume he wasn’t that interested in getting to know me. But he is otherwise attentive about what I say & starting to ask a little bit more recently, as our friendship continues to develop. (Though admittedly not without hiccups).
I thought of asking directly, but I don’t want to put him on the spot, thus forcing him to ask me stuff unless he actually wants to. Besides, it doesn’t cause awkward silences, so it’s not a biggie, but I am just curious.
Could it be part of his condition? Or is it just a personality quirk? Anyone else came across this trait in PTSD sufferers? If so would love to know the explanation behind it.