[gayleggg]

My husband has been having fits of rage mostly directed at me. This morning he was berating me about not watching the dog. He focused on how much I sleep and how awful it is to be married to someone who sleeps 13-14 hours a day. I only actually sleep about 12, but still it's caused by meds and I can't help it. Besides it the closest I can get to death. I'm only at peace when I'm asleep, so I like sleeping.

He went way overboard this morning and I'm angry. He seems to be loosing his temper a lot lately. I think he needs to see a counselor, but he doesn't.

This is just a rant. Thanks for listening.

[MickeyCheeky]

For those who don't have it, it's hard to understand mental illness.. I'm sorry you have to put up with such behavior

I think you are right about him needing therapy more than you. I am sorry; he sounds very traumatizing. Please be careful about staying safe. And Mickey is right--some people are not very understanding about MI. <<<hugs>>>

[Open Eyes]

Besides it the closest I can get to death. I'm only at peace when I'm asleep, so I like sleeping.

Try not to think about this desire to sleep with being a desire for death. It's good that you have articulated that though. The reason you prefer to sleep is more about how you get a break from the stress of dealing with life and how overwhelming it can get for you.

I have that challenge myself and my husband can most definitely add to the challenge because he can also get angry and frustrated. Your husband is frustrated, he probably has a deep desire to "fix" and he is at a loss.

Mental illness takes a toll on a person physically, it's exhausting to try to help "self" when it comes to the stress and anxiety of dealing with the challenge of a mental illness.
It requires a lot more patience then the average person understands.

Yes, your husband would benefit from having a therapist help him with this challenge so he doesn't feel so alone with it.

[gayleggg]

Thank you all for responding to my rant. It is very helpful.

[*Laurie*]

I'm so sorry, gayleggg. I agree with you - your husband needs counseling. An anger management group would probably help him. And you.

[Unrigged64072835]

Sorry to hear that about your husband. That's an awful thing to go through. Been there, done that.

[hopeless2015]

I'm sorry you went through this, sending hugs