SilverTree,

I agree with CyranO. In my experience, his advice is right on point.

I have one thing to add. You ask why this is happening now, 10 years later. In my experience, my PTSD symptoms got worse as time went on. Early on, I hadn't noticed them, or just blamed them on something else. The symptoms got worse because I was still trying to hide from the trauma. I hadn't done enough to work through the pain, to grieve and to heal.

Major life events can trigger this too. You have a new partner. That relationship could have been a trigger. But please don't see that as negative. It could been that your psyche felt safer letting out anxiety because you do have someone in your life now to support you in your healing process. I encourage you to speak with your partner about this, asking for support and understanding. It can help you both.

Hope this insight is helpful.

be well,

mtd