The whole point of poly is it's a myth that one person can satisfy your every need, or even should try to. tbh I came here to ask for coping strategies not to be talked out of poly so I would appreciate it if people didn't keep trying to do that, I know you mean well but it undermines my resolve a bit. Thanks. I do know that in the end it might be no matter what I do I can't cope but I think it's important for both of us that I at least make the attempt. I think this series has been useful for me:
Polyamory and Mental Illness Blog Series
In the one on PTSD it states:
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Severe trauma and stress related disorders demand a huge amount of time, energy, and compassion. Polyamory can work with severe trauma and stress related disorders—in fact, a healthy polycule can make the disorder easier for everyone involved and help the person with the disorder heal. But it is definitely not a relationship that is right for everyone.
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So I know in the end I may find this is not for me, but I also know that potentially it could be a healing experience for me, I love the idea of being surrounded by love - we both have had a lot of trauma in our past - this is something I feel I should at least try to work through, I'm not so stupid as to be blinded to the fact that it might not work out but our love is really strong and we take strength from each other, so I think there is a chance at least.