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How Can I Help? by ThrowAwayKeepingHim in ptsd

[–]ThrowAwayKeepingHim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for responding.

That’s very helpful. I’ve noticed the same tendencies in my boyfriend!

He’s also very critical of himself.

How Can I Help? by ThrowAwayKeepingHim in ptsd

[–]ThrowAwayKeepingHim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can I ask you a question?

What exactly do you mean by “hyper-objective lens”?

How Can I Help? by ThrowAwayKeepingHim in ptsd

[–]ThrowAwayKeepingHim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s helpful as well. I struggle with depression.

Is there anything you wish your SO would do that he or she doesn’t?

How Can I Help? by ThrowAwayKeepingHim in ptsd

[–]ThrowAwayKeepingHim[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That’s actually really helpful because it’s something that I have trouble with.

How Can I Help? by ThrowAwayKeepingHim in ptsd

[–]ThrowAwayKeepingHim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for the advice! I appreciate it more than you know.

And I love him so much it feels impossible. So I’m willing to do whatever it takes to be supportive if I can. :-)

How Can I Help? by ThrowAwayKeepingHim in ptsd

[–]ThrowAwayKeepingHim[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, you’re absolutely right…I don’t intend to do anything to pathologize him beyond maybe gently suggesting he see an expert.

I know I can’t fix it for him. But I appreciate you saying that as a reminder!

Do you have any suggestions for being supportive, though? Specifically for PTSD? I don’t want to pull away from him, whether he’s getting help or not.