Feeling Helpless

[Danielle Regan]

I feel helpless for my partner he doesnt know how to handle me and my ptsd hes actuallynhad a brake down because of it and i feel guilty i dont know where to go from here either to help him or me

 

[Ronin]

Welcome, Danielle :)

First, it's completely understandable you feel guilty, but you're not responsible for his reactions, or his breakdowns.

Other thing, that's not the end to everything; breaks? Get fixed, people get better, and able to manage better.

Do either of you have any other assistance while dealing with this? Family, friends, psychologists or therapists?

 

[Danielle Regan]

Nope i have had ptsd for 7 years ot only gets worse not better am having to pretend evry day that am good cos i dont hing he kinda of understands it he actually told lpads of people including a doctor who wanted to section me everythun a mess but i dont know what to do about it most days i wake upngutted that i woke up but i paint my face on and smile but really if i dodnt wake up i really woundnt care it wouod be easier on me and everyone else

 

[Danielle Regan]

My family dont understand ptsd depression they think u can just snap out of it and doctors cant help with the visions noone can ive tried loads of stiff and if anythin it gettin worse

 

[CHRISTIAN]

Hey my friend, I guess we've been talking about this on the weekend and the issue that I am having. Yes I agree it must be really hard for your partner, but I guess any questions and advice that I can give would be based on what has happened in my relationship with my now ex partner.
The question that for me is primary is,Does he know you are a PTSD sufferer? If so have you guys been able to talk positively about what may trigger you and how to better handle situations when these triggers occur(sorry I am just learning about PTSD myself so it may sound absurd when I am asking these questions).
I agree like my ex you may need to seek some help if you are not already and maybe get your partner to participate in order to have a better understanding.
I know its heart breaking for both of you, i really do cause I'm also disorientated and confused after the fact, but I pray for both of you that your love for each other helps you through this.
Much Aroha xx