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Someone who is close to me has recently started having "internal freak outs" as they called it. Where they would suddenly disappear for a few days which usually results in blocking in any form of communication.
This happened for the first time last month and I was freaking out because I thought I did something wrong despite having a normal and wholesome conversation the day before. They did return after 3-4 days apologizing for "ghosting" because they had an internal freak out. I don't know if this is stemming from some sort of trauma/PTSD as they are in or work for the military.
This happened again for the 2nd time, we talked on the phone the night before then I noticed they suddenly disappeared a few hours later..
I don't know what to do or how to even be there for this person because also, I don't even know what this is. Help?
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Actually I've been through this before but I was the one who disappeared so I'll tell you..
I didn't like to talk to anybody... Maybe only my family, I actually felt that I can't reply to any message...
You can't help just a message each day mention that you're here for them.. Don't try to urge them to come back it'll make it longer...
When this happened, did you also stay off any form of social media? Or did you only avoid certain people during this and event went as far as blocking them.
I'm just so confused and anxious because we literally talked on FT the night before and said goodnight then all of the sudden he did the ghosting thing again so I have to assume he's having another internal freakout? It's been about 2-3 days now and I can't help but to feel scared.
It happened 8 months ago and It lasted until last month... I stay away of all social media and I deleted my Facebook account permanently and actually yeah I avoided a lot of people but also certain people...
But no I had never blocked anyone..
I don't know really but In my opinion try to don't think, when he will be ready he will talk to you again..
When it first happened, it took me awhile and I had to accept it because I literally thought he ghosted me but when he did come back he explained it as an internal freak out. I did ask if he wanted to talk about it but he said no. I didn't push and we resumed talking as normal.
I just want to know what triggers it because right now I feel like I did something wrong. Especially because it feels like I'm the only one being blocked in communication.
It's just about the pressure he has..
I think he is going through a lot and just need time.. .
You didn't do anything wrong.. any way was you so much needy? Cause it's something leads to increase the situation...
I wish he was comfortable talking about it so I can try and help ease whatever it is that triggers this. I know he's in the middle of a move but it's not a huge move so I'm not sure what else it could be.
It's scary because we have a trip planned in the next months to visit each other (out of state) so now I'm wondering if I should cancel the flight or whats going on.
He'll never be comfortable talking about it.. I don't know maybe it's just the moving... He doesn't need huge thing.. it's bigger in his head...
When is the last time you can cancel it?
I'm flying out in about 3 weeks. When this first happened and he came back, I asked him if I should cancel the flight to which he declined & told me to keep it. Now as the trip gets closer its making me more anxious and I'm not sure what to do.
What can cause this or what is an explanation of this? Is it trauma, ptsd, stress?
I think it's just a lot of pressure on his brain... Thinking a lot about things at stake
I just wish there was some sort of communication instead of leaving me hanging and in my own head. So like I said, I'm not sure if I should cancel this flight or wait
Wait until the last time, if he appears ask him if you should cancel it or he'll be able to not disappear during your visit... and if he doesn't then I think you have to cancel it
Just one more question.. is he your boyfriend? Or just a friend
He's a friend.
He seems a very very close friend...
I don't want to make you depressed... But after I got back to the casual life.. I moved away from all the people were around me and pushed them away..
I don't hate them but I really kind of got bored of my life and needed to change my people...
He is a very close friend and I just wish I knew what to do because this is a first that he's had these internal freak outs. Especially with a visit coming up, I'm not quite sure what to do. Even if they were not up for the visit, they could have told me or said something so I can cancel the flight instead of feeling like everything is up in the air pretty much.
He doesn't know what does he need or what does he have to do... I think in this part he just needs to go away from everything...
the best help is patience. be a good listener when they communicate but not more than that.