How do you even begin to explain to others how PTSD feels?

[MyWillow]

@MyWillow my husband use to be so great at all of that.

However, I think he is at a point where he is struggling with it all. I just had or am going through a big trauma Anniversary.

He was out of town for work for several weeks so I acted like everything at home was perfect. His line of work can be dangerous so he can’t be away worried about me. I honestly was so proud of myself for fooling him and once he got home he was glad he didn’t know.

But now that he’s home we have been struggling. He’s been home for a few weeks but he doesn’t seem to care anymore. I have a T appointment tomorrow thank goodness.

Any advice?

Sheesh I’m the last person I’d ask for advice lol but here goes...don’t assume it’s you - whilst you’re there check out the Top 10 Cognitive Distortions; my OH is easy to fool...not great because then he thinks I’m FINE; don’t expect them to mind read ie I’m fine but I need support RIGHT NOW; talk about stuff when you’re NOT triggered because, yeah, the other option never goes well for me; you do NOT need to share everything ie “I had a flashback, it makes me feel xyz” but I am not going to discuss the content (even if you were mixed up in it) - that’s why I pay huge $$$ to my psydoc; I encourage him to see a T to help him deal with my shit - because holy crap but I would not know what to do with me!!!!!

I hope that helps xxx

 

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@MyWillow it does help. Thank you so much.