I've come to a bit of a road block. The family member in question is my Father, we used to be very close.

I have attempted to explain to him what I'm going through and what PTSD is. He had just looked at it that I am "stressed" and that I need to talk about it; so he tries to force me to. Which causes an argument and it turned into a big fight. I tried explaining to him that it is more complicated than just stress and that I'm not comfortable talking to him about the things that are bothering me. Well for one, I can't remember some of it any way. He basically responded that he's not willing to understand what I'm going through until I'm willing to talk to him. And he blames the military on changing me, so he doesn't understand me any more.

So I tried explaining how I felt to my Mother and gave some information on PTSD, I also asked her to talk to him about it. She said she will but it also seems like she doesn't think it is as big a deal. Now it seems like they both think I need "space" and my Father is to pig headed to call. When ever I think about it, to attempt to call and resolve things; my anxiety gets worse because I feel like I'm being forced into resolving the situation. I've talked to my therapist about it and the solution wasn't helpful; I'm working on a replacement.

Have any of you had similar problems with family members? If you did, how did you resolve it?

Thanks.