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Looking for support while with my partner with PTSD is isolating

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D-Sweet
D-Sweet

My partner has been distancing and become non-responsive for a month. Before that, it has been on and off for 5 months. I can understand logically that it's common when it comes to PTSD, but it still brings me frustrations and anxiety. It took me a while to understand how PTSD works, so i have previously expressed disappointments and tried to address issues with him which i believe i have become a stress source for him even though he has told me he appreciated me for being patient and genuinely caring for him.

I am now getting stuck in between worrying about him and taking care of my own mental health. I feel both empathy and anger toward him sometimes.

ideally, i really hope there is a way i could get through him but i know i can't push things.

Hope i can get some support here and advice, if any, how to deal with the situation.

thanks

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  • sam18386
    sam18386 D-Sweet

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    hi d-sweet, i have read your post with interest and i know how you feel. ptsd stinks. it"s tough not only on the sufferer but they get support they need. i should know - years with ptsd and my husband who has done nothing but support me. you MUST look after yourself p.m me and i will happily support you. i am training to be a counsellor. try it. go out, see friends, meet with people, it's draining. ptsd is horrid, good luck! x

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