So I am an ex fireman and have struggled with PTSD for years but through counseling I've learned to live a happy (not necessarily easy) life. I've been married for a little longer than a year. My wife has lots of friends and she runs into at least one of them every time we go anywhere. She really enjoys visiting with them and wants me to go with her when she's invited to go do things with her friends and their spouses. I never complain or make comments about how I'm uncomfortable in those situations but she knows I'm struggling because I start uncontrollably sweating. She then says my anxiety makes her feel like she can't enjoy herself because she's worried about me. I struggle in crowds more than I'd like to admit. I've mentioned that when I start getting overwhelmed, that I can walk away for a minute but she feels that this would make her upset too. It's to the point to where she prefers going out with her mom or sister over me. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!