PTSD symptoms may include losing interest in previously enjoyed activities and feeling distant or cut off from others.
PTSD-related stress and anxiety can impact even the most enjoyable activities. This can result in stopping pleasurable activities to avoid the stress.
Beliefs that they can no longer enjoy activities, pleasures, or feeling positive emotions may prevent those with PTSD from pursuing activities that might bring joy. Guilt may arise when they find themselves enjoying activities. They may feel that it is not fair that they can have fun when their buddies who have been injured or killed cannot.
If your loved one experiences these issues, their social life may have become limited. In this section, you will learn ways to help your loved one take part in activities that are fun and enjoyable to help relationship.