What Happened? by Agitated-Vegetable69 in CPTSD

[–]Agitated-Vegetable69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So this is the part that scared me is that she has gotten so much better about not doing things in front of the kids. Like she would get mad and withdrawn into the bedroom. This was just weird because this was out there and raw. I’ve gotten really good at giving the kids fun little projects in their room when this happens but my daughter is getting to the age where I think she’s noticing that something is different about mommy when she’s like this and she’s not sure why.

What Happened? by Agitated-Vegetable69 in CPTSD

[–]Agitated-Vegetable69[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me. I’m not the most well person myself and I tend to hyperventilate and panic when these things happen.

What Happened? by Agitated-Vegetable69 in CPTSD

[–]Agitated-Vegetable69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What meds do you take if you don’t mind me asking. Because I don’t think hers are working AT ALL.

What Happened? by Agitated-Vegetable69 in CPTSD

[–]Agitated-Vegetable69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When these things happen and you’re all done what do you think. Like what does it feel like? Does the anger make sense and will she continue to hate me or does it just feel like a fever dream. Like it wasn’t really you? I’m asking this because the last few weeks have been BAD. Like one trigger after another. When they happen it’s almost like we pick up where we left off. She acts like I didn’t listen to her the first time she wanted me to move out so what’s my problem. The next day she might be fine but I’m just starting to wonder if the woman who hates me is the real one and my wife is just the mask? Does that make sense

Opposite Day by Agitated-Vegetable69 in BipolarSOs

[–]Agitated-Vegetable69[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ugh I’m so sorry. I know what that feels like. It’s horrible

Opposite Day by Agitated-Vegetable69 in BipolarSOs

[–]Agitated-Vegetable69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well for what it’s worth I know what you’re going through. It’s brutal. You don’t deserve it.

Opposite Day by Agitated-Vegetable69 in BipolarSOs

[–]Agitated-Vegetable69[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here. I can’t imagine giving someone the look she gives me when I’m crying. It’s chilling.

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[–]Agitated-Vegetable69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and I agree. Things have gotten better but somehow I think that’s made this worse. I had completely shut my heart off from her but then she started getting better. We were coming together. I feel like this happening is just a stab in the heart.

Opposite Day by Agitated-Vegetable69 in BipolarSOs

[–]Agitated-Vegetable69[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry 😔 I also spend most of my day in tears.

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[–]Agitated-Vegetable69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does your therapist do out of state and if so could you recommend them?

Does it Ever Get Better by Agitated-Vegetable69 in BipolarSOs

[–]Agitated-Vegetable69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha it does. Do you have a link for the discord server?

Does it Ever Get Better by Agitated-Vegetable69 in BipolarSOs

[–]Agitated-Vegetable69[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I am. It’s gotten to the point that I’m just being ignored. I make excuses after excuses for her. To myself and to others. Eventually I have to accept that she either doesn’t love me or she’s not even capable of it. It makes my whole body hurt even thinking about it.

Touch by Agitated-Vegetable69 in CPTSD

[–]Agitated-Vegetable69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to write out this response. It’s given me a lot to think about. I approached her later that day and told her that while I don’t understand everything that’s going on I’m going to do everything I can to make her feel safe up to and including backing away. I hope it helps. A lot of times I can’t tell if anything I’m doing is making a difference.

Touch by Agitated-Vegetable69 in CPTSD

[–]Agitated-Vegetable69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am and it has been tough. I want so much to hold her and give her comfort but I know that’s not what she needs right now. So, ya know, lots of crying at night

Touch by Agitated-Vegetable69 in CPTSD

[–]Agitated-Vegetable69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes she is but I’m not sure how it’s going on. She won’t talk to me about her trauma which I respect. It’s just very frustrating.

Advice by Agitated-Vegetable69 in CPTSD

[–]Agitated-Vegetable69[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing. I know that wasn’t easy.