Hi all,
After years of therapy (some good, some not so good) I've realised I developed CPTSD during childhood as a result of prolonged emotional neglect and psychological abuse at the hands of y parents. I'm now 57 and have been married for 7 years. But it's affecting my marriage badly now and I need some support because my wife does not understand (why would she?). The most destructive behaviour I act out during flashback is to react with rage when I'm flashed back to feelings of rejection and belittling by something she may have said or because of the 'look.' I love my wife but currently she is the bedroom crying at my latest outburst 2 days ago. This happens a couple of times a year and I'm just looking for some feedback please. It's tearing her apart and my 'inner critic is having a field day...
After years of therapy (some good, some not so good) I've realised I developed CPTSD during childhood as a result of prolonged emotional neglect and psychological abuse at the hands of y parents. I'm now 57 and have been married for 7 years. But it's affecting my marriage badly now and I need some support because my wife does not understand (why would she?). The most destructive behaviour I act out during flashback is to react with rage when I'm flashed back to feelings of rejection and belittling by something she may have said or because of the 'look.' I love my wife but currently she is the bedroom crying at my latest outburst 2 days ago. This happens a couple of times a year and I'm just looking for some feedback please. It's tearing her apart and my 'inner critic is having a field day...