Relationship Ptsd Relapse Caused "infidelity"?

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Ok, I am coming from an angle a little different, in that another disorder may be at play as well. I am dual diagnosed. I am bipolar with hyper mania as well as suffering from PTSD. While no causal link has been identified with sexual indiscretion and PTSD. It is exceptionally common with Bipolar disorder, when in the manic state. That said, I am not saying it is ok, but is it possible she has another disorder that has not come to light. Whether you choose to stay or go, have her talk to her psychiatrist, not a counselor. A medical doctor, this may be a symptom of something else. The fact is that what she should be doing is having safe intimate activities that build trust between you and her, and that work to change her feelings about sex. If we let our disease be an excuse for bad behavior, then the disease wins.

 

[RussH]

@Jerry88 I don't want to, or intend, on excusing her infidelity, however one of the other long-term effects of abuse, especially sexual abuse is risky behavior, and I would certainly consider her behavior as risky.

Just because one of the long-term effects of sexual abuse is risky behavior, does not mean we have to excuse it or condon it, but I would suggest trying to help her understand it, and work through it.

Don't give up on your marriage, try to make it better by helping your wife overcome all the effects of her abuse.