Sufferer New from the PacNW

[parabians]

I just stumbled upon this site while looking for narcissistic spouse forum support. She's the grandiose variety. Dx'd by me with DSM-V, I can validate 5 of the 8 criteria for that diagnosis. On top of that, she is certainly malignant, though that is clinically proven, but not in this version of the DSM. I just turned 70, and I'm comfortably retired. I'm not going anywhere yet because this is all I know, and I'm not going to be a homeless vet due to divorce. My PTSD score after 36 years with her is at 45 through clinical testing. She is classically narcissistic, following the path with all the proven traits as she owns them proudly, and I'm the everyday problem.

Here, I hope to learn PTSD coping tips and help the community.

John

 

[Sideways]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Muttly]

Welcome, sounds like you are in a tough situation. I hope you find this place forum. People give honest feedback here and the best tip I can give you is to take what helps you and let the rest slide. I'm originally from the PNW and miss it.

 

[In the weeds]

Welcome. I'm glad you found us.

 

[parabians]

Welcome, sounds like you are in a tough situation. I hope you find this place forum. People give honest feedback here and the best tip I can give you is to take what helps you and let the rest slide. I'm originally from the PNW and miss it.

It's beautiful. Thanks for tip - appreciate that.

 

[MrMoonlight]

The PNW is such a beautiful place; I grew up there and hope to return one day soon. Welcome to the site! You’ll find a lot of supportive people here who are always willing to share their experiences and offer a helping hand.

 

[user27357]

male pnw resident ptsd sufferer in his sixties successfully rebuilding a 45 yr relationship here. Hope you can find the value of this place as i have. Read a lot, read some more is my advice, its here to be found

 

[corgi_SDiT]

Welcome

 

[thendo86]

I just stumbled upon this site while looking for narcissistic spouse forum support. She's the grandiose variety. Dx'd by me with DSM-V, I can validate 5 of the 8 criteria for that diagnosis. On top of that, she is certainly malignant, though that is clinically proven, but not in this version of the DSM. I just turned 70, and I'm comfortably retired. I'm not going anywhere yet because this is all I know, and I'm not going to be a homeless vet due to divorce. My PTSD score after 36 years with her is at 45 through clinical testing. She is classically narcissistic, following the path with all the proven traits as she owns them proudly, and I'm the everyday problem.

Here, I hope to learn PTSD coping tips and help the community.

John

NPD? I feel you mate. My ex is cluster B narcissistic sociopathic histrionic and borderline. Its draining.