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Old Sep 16, 2006, 12:52 AM
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The line will only be drawn by the patient sometimes...and he needs therapy to get to a point where he isn't so miserable.

I'm not sure why he was in your home if he left and can't handle your phone conversations. You might be able to help the situation there... set guidelines about his coming over... he has to call first and you have to agree. That way he won't be able to intrude at his leisure. I think that's a line you can draw.

PTSD is a beast. Yes, being stuck in ruts is part of the beast. (Saying the same thing over and over, being unable to rethink things for a new perspective.) It won't get better with time...unless some time is in therapy.

You also need to talk with an expert until you do understand the nature of this ptsd beast. It will help you cope immensely if you can understand it some. It will help you not take his acting out the drama so personally.

Good wishes.
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