Wow. I feel for you. I am still learning all that I can about ptsd. My guy and I began dating last May. Up until the end of January ~ he was open, wonderful, caring, etc. He is now in a spiral of depression, self hating, paranoia, flash backs, anger, etc. In my case he did shut me out and in the only way he can love me right now...protect me from his demons. But I am lucky in the respect that he recognizes his mental health decline and does get outside help. As far as encouraging him to seek help when he is afraid or against it...that is a tough one. Possibly look for a sign from him that you are catching him at a "good" moment or "good day" and bring up the topic. See how he responds. If he gets angry...try it again another day until he is receptive. I think sometimes they have to really hit bottom to recognize that they need help.

PTSD is an awful thing to witness, especially when you love the person with PTSD. I wish there was a magic pill or something that could make them normal again (whatever that is). Although I am not a sufferer of PTSD, I have my own issues. No one is perfect....but sometimes we can cover up our imperfections. The ptsd sufferer cannot when they are in crisis.

I will pray for you and ask you to do the same for me and my guy.

Sisu