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Don't Want To Hold My Boyfriend Back

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I have severe ptsd and anxiety and my boyfriend doesn't. I feel bad cause he always wants to go do things but I'm to scared to leave the house or catch the bus to go do what he wants. I wish he could have met me before my ptsd things would be so different. I get sad he will never get to meet the old me. Hes understanding but I can feel I'm gonna hold him back forever. He wants to travel the world but I'm afraid of flying because I'm thinking what if I freak out on the plane I'm trapped. Home is my safe zone and I never want to leave but I know I cant be like this forever especially if I want a future with him.

Advice??
 
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I wish he could have met me before my ptsd things would be so different. I get sad he will never get to meet the old me.

I am a supporter and I didn't meet my partner until shortly after his diagnosis of PTSD. I met, and fell in love with, him. PTSD is just a part of who he is, just as it is only a part of who you are.

I'm sure it is different for everyone but for me, to be honest and for a variety of reasons I'm not going to go into here, I think it makes it easier having not known the 'before' person.

You have to remember that if he didn't want to be with you - the you which includes PTSD - then he could leave. He chooses not to.

Talk to him, and encourage him to talk to you. Communication is important in any relationship, regardless of who has what.
 
Get thee to a counsellor, do not let those fears overtake your life. There are some good programs out there that may help allay your fear of flying, fear of travel, fear of anything. PTSD is manageable, it starts with admitting there is a problem and actively seeking out assistance for yourself, not because of or for him, but for you.

Those of us who were/are supporters do not want anyone to do the thinking for us. If we support/love you, it is because we see the souls within, because you are human and a good person, and have all sorts of good qualities that make us want to be around you, like any normal relationship. Who doesn't have issues and baggage?

As Purplemunchkin said, communication is the key, but don't make him your therapist. Find someone you like, whom you can work with, and who wants to work with you. It is a big, beautiful world out there, and I understand the fears. When you realize you have them, it is time to do something about them. No one expects you to go skydiving or anything, but maybe in time you will be able to travel a little with the right help.

And it doesn't hurt to take him to a session or two with you, if agreed upon with a therapist. They can help keep your thoughts and explanations calm and rational.

Good luck - don't write him off because of your own perceptions of yourself and how you are going to bring him down. Talk to him, find help and things can be better with time and hard work. What we supporters like to see is someone who is willing to try, as difficult as it may be at times.
 
Thanks for the help guys, you have made me feel a bit better about myself. I showed my boyfriend this post and we had a really good chat after. I know one day I'm going to get better, it's just those first few steps are the hardest, but I'm willing to give anything a go :)
 
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