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Yellowaura

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Don't really know where to start with this but thought an introduction would be a good starting point.
I've been ignoring my partners symptoms thinking it would be best if I didn't bring them up and now he has left me and his family. He hasn't been diagnosed but the welfare team have noticed he is struggling but can't intervene.
I haven't got many friends, and my family arent nearby but I'm feeling so lost that this switch has just gone off in him all of a sudden when I thought things were better.
He is forces, and we were together before he was deployed both times. I have lived through his nightmares for the last 2 years since his last deployment and they've taken alot out of me. His temper only shows when he has had a crap day and so have I. I've been so strong for the whole time. Just not so strong now.

It's taken me 3 weeks to join this forum because I think I was in denial. After spending the weekend with his family, at their request, I've got to accept something's wrong.

I've been reading through alot of things you have all said, and it makes so much sense but I just didn't want him to be unhappy. I want the best for him. I really truly do. Feeling the guilt for not asking him to talk about it with me when he knew I hadn't slept on regular occasions due to his nightmares. I would always say I was fine and slept ok.

Thank you to everyone who has posted. I feel less alone talking about it.
 
Hi and welcome to the forum. Go to the supporters section and meet some wonderful people who have been there who understand and share their collective wisdom. It is nice to meet you. Wishing for your healing here. It has helped me out so much.
 
Yellowaura -

Congrats to you for taking the first step and joining the forum. This is really a great bunch of people - very supportive and share their very real stories -- for me, it helps me feel not so alone as a supporter. Remember to take care of yourself because you are important too! It's a tough situation to be in, but facing it, educating yourself about it and gaining some supportive friends are all great places to start you in your journey of navigating this. Wishing you healing and strength.
 
Yellowaura, Welcome to the Forum, take your time learning your way around. There is so much valuable information to get you through as well as outstanding people around every corner.
 
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