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Old 06-02-2007, 11:27 AM
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Default This May Explain It All - My Partner Was Sexually Abused As a Child

My partner of 2 years experienced sexual abuse by a neighbour as a child. He regularly has insomnia unless he is sleeping with me (is that normal for PTSD?), has had nightmares, has some OCD traits along with some hypochondria and paranoia. I really didn't think though that the abuse continued to be an issue as our relationship was amazing for the first 2 years. However, about a month ago just as we were on the brink of becoming engaged, he starts questioning everything and has been emotionally numb since, says he feels paralyzed about any decision. This has been hell and I haven't known whats been going on. I've been pushing for something from him and I'm just pushing him further away.

This numbness is not something I've ever seen in him before - this normally warm caring person is COLD. He's ready to walk.

Do all these things sound like PTSD?
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