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Default Feb 07, 2023 at 12:34 AM
 
I’m so sorry @sadmanagain Drinking is so bad when struggling with ptsd a lot of anger can come out.

What is sad about it is that when someone is traumatized they are powerless to stop whatever the trauma is. When the person develops ptsd again they are powerless because of how intrusive these waves of emotions and memories surface even when the person suffering doesn’t want to experience it.

Part of her anger towards you is her feeling that she can’t have a normal relationship with you. Truth is anything can trigger her into flashbacks.

There is nothing you can do to stop an episode or fix her. It’s hard to see this happen to someone you love.

When people say “That happened years ago” there is no years ago with ptsd it doesn’t care, it just takes over the now like it’s happening now. It’s beast that lives within.

Last edited by Open Eyes; Feb 07, 2023 at 12:47 AM..
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