Well Im new to this whole thing. My boyfriend and I met a year ago while he was in Germany and I was in the states. Its really a cute story.. I was playing black jack online and he was at my table playing too. (Ive never done an online dating service and neither has he). Anyways we hit it off very quickly.. Even though we were 8 hours times differnce we found away to talk daily. We both knew how strong our connection was very quickly. I knew he was being medically dischaged for TBI and PTSD. But little did I know about what that meant. 6 months later he moved back to the states and I knew he was the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.  Since being home I can sense when he is about to have an episode where he gets really depressed and isolates from everyone for a few days. He has started smoking pot which helps him sleep and eat. He has nigtmares and sweats really back when he sleeps. He refuses to argue and is very angry if we do.  He is very willing to seek help but it takes forever with the VA. He is an amazing man and I just want him to get help. I feel like he doesnt tell me how he feels like he did at first. Our sex life is nothing like it was.. Due to PTSD or meds.!? The only time he talks about things are when hes had a few drinks. Rather than that its small talk. Anyways Ive never dealt with Military nor has any of my friends and family. So I would just like to talk to someone who is in the same boat as me. I just want to help him and make him better. Our relationship is not in danger nor has my love for him changed. Ive read book and articles about new age treatments. I know its going to be tough and a long road but well worth it in the end. So thanks to  anyone out there that is listening.

My husband has PTSD. If you want to talk or need someone to vent to, pm me!

My husband also has PTSD. He doesn't talk a whole lot about stuff to me, but he will to other people (that are military affiliated) It hurt my feelings at first, but then through his therapy (I go with him sometimes) that is normal. It is a way of him "protecting" you from it. Him admitting he needs help and going through the necessary steps is a huge step in the right direction. There are so many MMs that don't want to admit there is a problem. I am also hear if you need to talk or vent.

My boyfriend also suffers from PTSD. He admits there's a problem too, but he says all the VA help offered is "garbage" so hasn't seen a professional in quite some time. We've been together about 7 months and it's at the point where I can see him being the man I spend my life with...but only if he deals with his issues. I don't know how to address this with him without upsetting him, or making him think I'm telling him what to do. This weekend was particularly bad because he hadn't eaten or slept in a few days, and while he thinks this only affects him, it is awful for me to see him like that. He can't focus and acts really strangely (understandable if you are hungry and tired...) But I don't know how to handle it. I would love to have someone to talk to as well.....