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Old 28-03-2008, 07:57 AM
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Neverforget,

Try not to beat yourself up over this. There is no reason to feel guilty!

You didn't make him angry (if he is angry). His PTSD made him angry - anger is a huge component of PTSD. And, if he is angry about the mention of PTSD, his denial about having PTSD could also make him angry.

It is NOT wrong for one person to suggest to another that they get help. Clearly, your former BF has some issues and could likely benefit from some counseling or some sort of therapy. From what you have written, the relationship was over before you sent that information to him, so that wasn't the reason for his withdrawal from you. Even if the information about PTSD angered him, that means he is not wanting to face his problem yet. If he cannot face his problem, then he is not ready to be in a relationship.

And, from what you have written, he isn't ready to be in a relationship, and getting closer to you scared him to the point of withdrawing from the relationship. That means he isn't available, emotionally, for a relationship right now.

Best wishes,

Cowgirl
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