I started dating a guy who was injured pretty badly in the war. The only reason why I think he might have PTSD is because of his behavior with certain things. I mentioned those suspicious things to a friend who was married for 30 years to a man who had PTSD.she informed me that she thinks he might have PTSD. But I'm still unsure. He told me that he is a poor communicator. One day we will spend hours texting and the next two days I wont hear from him. I use to think it was because of his schedule. He is a waiter at a restaurant and is also taking three online classes. Not sure if this is a good enough excuse as to why you wouldn't text or call someone but I guess. I just want to know what signs I should be looking out for. It is really early in our relationship, so I'm sure he wouldn't disclose that information to me.
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What Are The Signs That You Are Dating Someone With Ptsd
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HI,
Can you explain more about what sorts of symptoms you're seeing in him?
I wouldn't be so quick to assume that the communication thing is due to PTSD. Many people don't jump right into daily contact at the beginning of a relationship when dating a new person. I know that seems to be the norm/expectation these days but it's not historically what people have always done. (Daily communication in a new relationship really is a new thing in the history of human dating.)
In terms of what to look for in someone when you suspect PTSD-------I can't really say much as outside of clear symptoms (hypervigilance, nightmares, etc). PTSD effects can be wide and varied from person to person.
I think there can also be a danger in assuming he has PTSD before he discloses this information to you. But, I do think it's good that you're asking these questions and being proactive.
Welcome to the forum. :)
Can you explain more about what sorts of symptoms you're seeing in him?
I wouldn't be so quick to assume that the communication thing is due to PTSD. Many people don't jump right into daily contact at the beginning of a relationship when dating a new person. I know that seems to be the norm/expectation these days but it's not historically what people have always done. (Daily communication in a new relationship really is a new thing in the history of human dating.)
In terms of what to look for in someone when you suspect PTSD-------I can't really say much as outside of clear symptoms (hypervigilance, nightmares, etc). PTSD effects can be wide and varied from person to person.
I think there can also be a danger in assuming he has PTSD before he discloses this information to you. But, I do think it's good that you're asking these questions and being proactive.
Welcome to the forum. :)
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http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/family/ptsd-and-relationships.asp
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