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Husband said my panic attacks have made our relationship weird

Kit108Casual Contributor19 June 2019, 8:48 pm AEST

Husband said my panic attacks have made our relationship weird

Hi I'm nervous about posting as I've never done it before but am at a loss for support. I have no friends and estranged from family. I recently got married and thought it was awesome but for 3 months I've been having regular panic attacks in the evening where I feel I'm going to die and am going crazy. I've thought about committing myself because I get suicidal thoughts because the pain is too much. I rung my husband the other night during an attack because I forgot to take my tablet and needed help. He was great, loving and supportive. Then 4 days later he told me I drained him and that my panic attacks have made us 'weird'. I asked him if he still loved me and he couldn't answer. I feel so hurt and angry. Don't know what to do we've only been married 2 months!

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In response to: Husband said my panic attacks have made our relationship weird

Gazza75Senior Contributor20 June 2019, 8:45 am AEST

Re: Husband said my panic attacks have made our relationship weird

Hi @Kit108 , I know the feeling of being alone. It doesn't sound like your new husband is being very supportive of your mental health issues. I don't know how it would of drained him compared to the toll it would have had on you. It doesn't really add up. I know that most people do not understand how diffucult it is to deal with mental health issues. Maybe you can make a little safety or comfort kit for if you have anothr panic attack. Put some things in there that make you feel comfortable and safe. I've heard they work for some people.

I understand your hurst, frustration and hanger. I'd be pretty livid if something like that happened to Me. You should be there for each other, especially when times are tough.

Wishing you well Kit108.

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