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Old May 29, 2025, 02:17 AM
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I used to come here a lot several years ago. I was going through a lot of psychological abuse coupled with my own psychological problems already present - major depression, suicidal attempts, general anxiety disorder, PTSD, and borderline personality disorder. On top of that, I also had (and still have) physical issues, like seizures.

I learned that nobody - not my family or friends (here or offline), my psychiatrist, my psychologist, etc - were going to help me. Sure, some of them wanted to, but I was the one that had to do the fixing, they couldn't. So, eventually, I took control of my own life.

Doing that was very hard .. but I opted for natural, rather than pharmaceutical remedies. That worked - until I became diagnosed with diabetes. Then, my body chemistry changed, making my seizures more prevalent.

I have even gone back to work .. and my husband, though he's had an uphill battle of his own with his physical and psychological health, had stopped abusing me ..
Possible trigger:
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During that, I also physically defended myself .. and because I defended myself but chose not to leave him, I am wondering if I am a "bad" person and having issues with some of my psychological issues trying to return. I have also been very angry since the incident.

I have become something similar to his caretaker, not just his wife because three years ago, he had two strokes and a heart attack. If I leave him he has nobody to help him. I think perhaps it is a mix of tbi from the strokes and effects of ill managed diabetes causing these behaviors in him, but I also have had injuries in the past year due to my seizures, so I cannot simply "not defend" myself when he becomes aggressive and/or abusive.

Not sure what to do here .. or to think.
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Old May 29, 2025, 02:23 AM
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Crypts you need to stay safe and I know this is easy to say but you need to look after yourself too. Please remember you’re important too. Gentle hugs.
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Old May 29, 2025, 02:26 AM
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Crypts you need to stay safe and I know this is easy to say but you need to look after yourself too. Please remember you’re important too. Gentle hugs.
That's what I'm trying to do .. I just don't know what's best here and if I ask any professional, all they hear is "physical abuse", and don't think about the whole situation.
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Old May 29, 2025, 02:33 AM
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Yes I can understand that. This needs careful handling for sure. Figuring out what is best isn’t easy I know, there’s all kinds of factors. What his care needs are, if you weren’t there how could those needs be met, would he qualify for a care facility that sort of thing. Also what you really want for yourself as well as him, and that may take time, these are difficult decisions.
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