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Struggling with PTSD and Relationship Doubts

Roni

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I am really struggling with my PTSD and I keep feeling like my husband is going to leave (I rationally know he wont) I just can't stop the constant worrying and feeling like I'm not good enough to get through all the doubt about my assault. I feel like I'm making it more than it was everyone tells me I'm not but im just scared.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Anxiety (Including GAD)

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    • Roni

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      @IndigoBro I've never heard of emotional validation. What is it?

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    • IndigoBro

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      Your body is holding trauma from that experience and it’s reminding you to take it seriously. You don’t need to minimize it. I can understand wanting not to bother others and wishing you were not as hurt, but it sounds like those around you want only to support you. Your feelings are not irrational, they come from your true experiences. I think you might benefit from learning and practicing emotional validation with yourself ♥️ It doesn’t work right away but it has helped me over the years.

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      • Roni

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        @IndigoBro I've never heard of emotional validation. What is it?

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    • Roni

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      Thank you everyone!

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    • Sillyradish

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      This is such a valid thing to be experiencing, but it is so good that you have faith in your husband despite your past. You are so strong for this

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    • BeanBetter

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      Conversations like this are the hardest

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      • Roni

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        @BeanBetter I wish I could make it go away; I wish I could be normal.

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    • proudcloud

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      I'm so sorry to hear this. Please keep reminding yourself of the rational understanding that he isn't going to leave you! Do you see any therapists for this situation?

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      • Roni

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        @proudcloud I was seeing one but I don't know if I'm going to go back. I feel awkward during sessions because he doesn't really interact until the last 10 minutes. Is that normal?

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        • proudcloud

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          @Roni my therapist is the SAME way! I thought that was weird until right now! He doesn't say much, but he let's me speak and understands everything I feel. Maybe they are both just taking a lot of notes?

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