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Jan 20, 2004, 07:52 PM
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I feel the need--almost a compulssion--to tell this guy about me. I feel like I need to explain why I am the way I am. It's like with the PTSD, what if he misunderstands something? He asked recently about sexy clothes, but I got rid of all that stuff when I divorced. Not only did I not need it or find it comfortable to wear, but I also remembered things my X would do---he caused my PTSD. I'm considering writing this guy a letter. It will be hard to write because I have an idea of what I would like him to know, but I just haven't figured out the right way to say it--if there is a right way. Has anyone else PTSD related problems had the urge to let the other person in a relationship know about you? What did you do or what happened?
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Jan 21, 2004, 04:18 PM
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Yeah. I have. Some ppl I have tried to talk with... then I learned not to. The only ppl who seem to understand PTSD and all it comprises are some doctors, and of course, others with PTSD.
What I end up doing now is relaying what I need for the current event or moment.. such as telling them, I really need a hotel room by myself, if they ask why, then its "the nature of the beast" (of ptsd. ) Of course, use the compensations that are necessary for you. They just don't understand the whole picture... even when an expert explains it to them. ...I can misspeak like the best of us
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Jan 29, 2004, 08:49 AM
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From my own experience people can be very judgemental about emotional issues. Not only that, but because they do not have all the facts about certain conditions their judgement is usually harsh and ignorant. There really is no reason to tell this person about your PTSD, but this has to be your own choice. This is merely a suggestion and my opinion from past experience with others. Just telling someone at one time that I was seeing a therapist made me feel as if I was some crazed lunatic. A lot of people just don't get it. Those who were abused are going through a different life cycle then those who weren't and I feel that the only ones that truly understand are the people who "have been there" Good luck with your decision. 4hope You are of God little children and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4
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