Supporter Newbie Supporter, Girlfriend Has Ptsd

[WanderingChef]

Hi all. My girlfriend of a year and a half was diagnosed with PTSD several years before we started dating. I've known about it since shortly after we started dating. It hasn't caused too many problems, but lately it's gotten worse. I don't know much about supporting this, as her triggers haven't come up too much. It's causing a lot of stress in our relationship.

I don't know how to deal, and I'm in treatment for depression myself. I lash out and get angry when she's unreasonable. I need a better way to deal with this.

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Welcome to the forum. :)

I would recommend going down to the supporters section. There are a lot of understanding people there.

Have a nice day,

Ayesha

 

[KP the nut]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

[Pietro]

Have you discussed this with her? Is she getting help from a therapist?

My ex-wife had some pretty bad PTSD (which is not the reason why we're divorced ;), and it could be challenging at times. If you're really serious about her, you might consider going to counseling with her, so that you can both learn coping skills on how to deal with her "episodes".

 

[safenow]

Great advice from Pietro.

 

[intothelight]

Hi WanderingChef,

Welcome to the PTSD Forum! :)

You made a great step in helping yourself by joining this forum. The supporter section is full of information, but it is also a place where you can find support. Being the support person of someone with PTSD takes its toll, not only on the relationship, but on the individual supporter. It is critical that you take care of yourself too.

Wishing you the best.

Debbie