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Alix2002

feel guilty for leaving home - Is this normal?

hi guys! I just moved in with my partner 4 months ago and can't quite describe how it feels. It's great to be away from the yelling and fighting and to finally have my own space, and I love my partner very much and he's helped me make the place my own, but there's several things that make me feel weird.

  • I know I am safe here but for some reason I feel constantly panicked, and second guessing if me being here is the right move
  • I feel guilty I'm not at home cooking or cleaning or helping out, and sometimes will go over to help clean so my siblings don't get yelled at
  • it's triggered my relationship OCD and avoidant attachement style, even tho my partner has been nothing but unconditionally loving.
  • I miss home even though I logically know going back will be taking a step backwards in my emotional wellbeing journey.
  • I feel "locked in" even tho I'm way more free both physically and mentally here than I was at my parents.. idk

I'd love to know if anyone else went through something similar? I love my partner and want to be with them however I want to make sure I'm accurately diagnosing these symptoms as from CPTSD so I can treat them ASAP.

Any advice is appreciated!

Posted Mar 8, 2025, 12:43 PM UTC

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