Sufferer Ptsd Veteran

[Brent Grushecky]

Hello, I found the site today and it looks like it might be a good support system.

 

[arfie]

Hi Brent. This is a good node on my own support system, but just a single node. My own own recovery was too complex for a single node fix. I needed a whole network.

Welcome to the forum, Brent. Whatever your own needs, I hope you find healing support here.

 

[AJJ]

Hello....my partner who is in the armed forces will cut contact with me for months at a time , I understand he suffers but I do too by feeling neglected. Any advice?

 

[Brent Grushecky]

I cut contact for many years only being physically present. After 21 years I'm finally trying to reestablish emotional contact with my wife after she has admitted to having an emotional affair with my best friend. I wish I could give you some advice but I'm lost myself.

 

[Barberian]

Welcome to the site.

Anthony, owner of the site has a sister site for combat veterans only you might be interested in if you've been in a combat zone and have resulting PTSD. The site has a lot less rules because we are known to be a bit rougher than the general public.

Only really enforced rule is respect.

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[novemberDark]

Hi, lots of Guy's lost so much just like you.

I've seen some guys re-establish emotional contact with themselves.

It takes a long time, support and self understanding. Seen some appreciate the important things out here in the 'civil' world.

Lots of aggression though when disrespected...., then still boom !.
But it's overkill now.

My ex, and a view buddies left from his special unit, just the same. They seem to be able to ground eachother though.

Do you have any contact with guys from your unit ?

 

[intothelight]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[AJJ]

He has therapy and really black days which is when he cuts me out for weeks at a time. I'm just wondering will this always be the same?

I know this sounds harsh because I love him dearly and have read lots on the subject, I have never pushed him to tell me his stories, I feel he will open up to me when he's ready and have told him whenever that time is, I will be there.

He says there is nothing I can do but I just feel so useless. I want to help him so much.

 

[Brent Grushecky]

It's been 21 years since it started, and I'm starting to finally open up a little. I'm 57 and I don't want to spend the remaking years feeling like I've missed out on so much of my life.