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Originally Posted by sisu  Anyway, as you know I ended it with my boyfriend. I know he has lots of work to do on himself before he is ready for me. He knows that too and hopefully is working on himself. I did feel like if I didn't totally end things I was allowing my love to be a "safe landing" and he would never seek out the help he needs. Meds alone is not the answer. He was diagnosed 4 years ago and has not done much else besides meds. It is so hard to step back and watch someone you love struggle like that. But in the end, it is something that they have to face. I allowed the *shut out* for a long time (9 weeks).
At some point I have to repect myself and move forward in my own life.
We had 8 beautiful months.....the best I have ever had with a man. I love him dearly and always will. I feel like he is the missing piece to my puzzle...he is a part of me. But, now is not the time for us. Maybe someday.
Sisu |
I have wondered why doctors ever "treat" PTSD with only drugs. My DH had a very disastrous experience with such "treatment." I am sure the drugs must help some people, or why would doctors prescribe them so extensively? But it seems to me that drugs alone cannot solve the problem, only maybe make some of the worst symptoms more bearable. I fully understand DH's distrust of the medical establishment after his one go-round with it on treating this. Hopefully one day he'll get brave and seek some non-drug therapy. Well, he has begun to open to it, only I'm still not sure about it. *gulp*
I hope your ex-BF finds treatment that helps him also, whether in conjunction with the drug therapy or independent of it. It can be a long and winding road, seeking what we need in this life!
As to the future for you, Sisu, who knows what it will bring? You are growing and learning through this whole experience, and whatever the future may bring you, you will be wiser for having lived and learned from this experience. Your attitude looking forward is great, and you'll come out on the other side of this beautifully, no matter what the future holds.
Cowgirl