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Originally Posted by jennie
Embarrassed by Mental Illness
After a second psychotic manic episode I've realized there's no turning back to normalcy. I'm cuckoo for coco puffs. I have lost my self-suffiency and am forced to ingest medications despite my lack of faith.
During the worst symptoms, I ran out my house screaming and including my neighbors in on my delusions. Later I was whisked away by gurney and ambulance to the psych ward. What a sight!
My husband joins my therapy soon to discuss some of our unresolved issues during my crazy spells. I can't explain my symptoms because delusions are irrational. So this therapy is going to be quite embarrassingly painful. Boohoo. No one should have to explain delusions.  |
He's going to therapy because he loves you and wants to understand how to better assist both you and himself through all of this. Like you've learned over the years about your disease/disorder your husband needs to learn how to better manage w/ aspects of your disease/disorder. It is a bit different for those who do not live the cuckoo for cocoa puffs bonkers to understand that we're not in our right minds.....we're not choosing these behaviours. We're ILL!
Most spouses who attend therapy in support of their partner tend to do a little self discovery as well as learning how to cope in a healthier manner. Here's hoping he'll make some personal breakthroughs himself that will be of benefit to your whole family.
Very proud of you for taking care of your disease/disorder.
With TONS of belief in you!
Your fellow delusional (upon occasion) buddy.