Supporter Husband of wife with cptsd

[Werrty]

I've been with my wife for almost 8 years and married for about 2.5 of those. Since we got married she has gotten and beaten pancreatic cancer and been diagnosed with cPTSD. It's been very difficult on each of us individually as well as our relationship. She has no contact with anyone in her family because of their mental illnesses (BPD, and probably others). We dont really have a support network. We are each in individual therapy as well as couples' therapy. I'm in therapy for depression which is mostly under control. She is recieving therapy for cPTSD.
Just seeing others that are having similar experiences has already helped me feel less alone and hopeless. I hope to learn, find support. And learn how to better support my wife here.

 

[Teasel]

Hi @Werrty So great that you are both receiving relevant support for your issues, you sound like a great support for you partner
Hope you find the forum as helpful as I have :)

 

[mumstheword]

Welcome :-) you are certainly not alone. Sounds like you've been doing it tough and handling things as well as possible.
This is a great resource. I'm glad you found it/us :-)

 

[DLZB]

I've been with my wife for almost 8 years and married for about 2.5 of those. Since we got married she h...

Hi Werrty
Thanks for your post. Wow - your wife must be a fighter. Not many people beat pancreatic cancer.
I've just posted my introduction online.
I joined yesterday, in desperation really. Been married 18 months, seven months in my wife was diagnosed with PTSD. We're barely surviving, and my wife is talking about walking away/ending the relationship.
If I can be of any help or support, please, please, get in touch with me.
I know it's usually wives in this situation, it's a little unusual to be the husband struggling with a PTSD wife. Not a lot of help or support out there. There are so many questions I'd like help with - I'm wondering if being married 8 years you may have gotten through a lot of the stuff that I'm just starting to grapple with.
Darren

 

[Mytime]

Welcome to the forum :) I hope you read around the forum and know there is support.

 

[EveHarrington]

Welcome!