What are signsz of Post tramatic stress disorder?

Question

Recently, I have tried dating this military guy (army-10 years)...I have never dated military men before, but have known some.....I had always been turned off by undoting men and stereotyped military men as being unattentive. I decided to give it a try and this guy is impossible! He is mannerly to a large extent, is under absoljutely no pressure to commit to me (I only wanna have fun!) so I do not understand why he is so closed off. He has absolutely NO personality, he doesnt even have a favorite color or opinion...He is the most unaffectionate lover I have ever had, he is like a blank slate - - its eery and confusing, men never react to me this way...........What is his deal? Could this be signs of post tramatic stress or something?

Answer 1

YES it sounds like PTSD i have it and that's the way i feel at times. check out this information, i got it from webmd.com theres alot of info onthat website hope this is what you where looking for!!

Mental Health: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), once called shell shock or battle fatigue syndrome, is a serious condition that can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic or terrifying event in which serious physical harm occurred or was threatened. PTSD is a lasting consequence of traumatic ordeals that cause intense fear, helplessness, or horror, such as a sexual or physical assault, the unexpected death of a loved one, an accident, war, or natural disaster. Families of victims can also develop posttraumatic stress disorder, as can emergency personnel and rescue workers.

Most people who experience a traumatic event will have reactions that may include shock, anger, nervousness, fear and even guilt. These reactions are common; and for most people, they go away over time. For a person with PTSD, however, these feelings continue and even increase, becoming so strong that they keep the person from living a normal life. People with PTSD have symptoms for longer than one month and cannot function as well as before the event occurred.

What Are the Symptoms of PTSD?

Symptoms of PTSD most often begin within three months of the event. In some cases, however, they do not begin until years later. The severity and duration of the illness vary. Some people recover within six month, while others suffer much longer.

Symptoms of PTSD often are grouped into three main categories, including:

Re-living: People with PTSD repeatedly re-live the ordeal through thoughts and memories of the trauma. These may include flashbacks, hallucinations and nightmares. They also may feel great distress when certain things remind them of the trauma, such as the anniversary date of the event.

Avoiding: The person may avoid people, places, thoughts or situations that may remind him or her of the trauma. This can lead to feelings of detachment and isolation from family and friends, as well as a loss of interest in activities that the person once enjoyed.

Increased arousal: These include excessive emotions; problems relating to others, including feeling or showing affection; difficulty falling or staying asleep; irritability; outbursts of anger; difficulty concentrating; and being "jumpy" or easily startled. The person may also suffer physical symptoms, such as increased blood pressure and heart rate, rapid breathing, muscle tension, nausea and diarrhea.

Young children with PTSD may suffer from delayed development in areas such as toilet training, motor skills and language.

Who Gets PTSD?

Everyone reacts to traumatic events differently. Each person is unique in his or her ability to manage fear and stress, and to cope with the threat posed by a traumatic event or situation. For that reason, not everyone who experiences or witnesses a trauma will develop PTSD. Further, the type of help and support a person receives from friends, family members and professionals following the trauma may influence the development of PTSD or the severity of symptoms.

PTSD was first brought to the attention of the medical community by war veterans, hence the names shell shock and battle fatigue syndrome. However, PTSD can occur in anyone who has experienced a traumatic event. People who have been abused as children or who have been repeatedly exposed to life-threatening situations are at greater risk for developing PTSD. Victims of trauma related to physical and sexual assault face the greatest risk for PTSD.

Answer 2

doesn't sound like PTSD, however who cares what he has!  Why would you go out with someone you describe as boring, lacking personality, without an opinion. Someone that detached is more likely to have early "negative" symptoms of schizophrenia.

Find a new friend, he sounds weird.

Answer 3

Yes it is. Sometimes when people are depressed they develop what is called a flat affect which means that they don't really show any emotion. Also people who suffer from PTSD have recurring nightmares and flashbacks of the experience they encountered. If your man doesn't show some improvement soon he may need some counseling or medication to help him deal and get it together. If he's a war vet he should be able to get services at your local VA hospital. Good luck.