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Aug 25, 2016, 11:23 AM
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Hello Everyone,
I have been married for three years. This is our second marriage we are in our 50's. I knew that he had severe mental health problems in the past. But at the time we were married--he seemed stable. Since we were married he has quit or been fired from 6 jobs. I know that his symptoms are again worsening and it scares me. Part of me wants to RUN! But where would that leave him? He would be homeless. The paranoia is becoming worse as well as the delusions. He is seeing a counselor and has agreed to go to a psychiatrist for a med check. But I can't seem to quiet the panic I have. How could I be so stupid for getting myself in this mess! How can I admit to family and friends that I married a person with severe mental health problems. Part of me is ashamed of him--the other part is ashamed of myself for not seeing the signs. I don't know how apparent his mental issues are to others. My children have never liked him (they are adults) maybe the reason is they are seeing symptomology that I have gotten used to or ignored. Any advise as to how to quiet my fears? |
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Aug 25, 2016, 11:40 AM
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I'm not sure what symptoms your husband is showing. Can you give us some more details? Do you have any idea what you are looking at? That would help me know where to direct you.
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Aug 25, 2016, 07:12 PM
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He has been diagnosed with OCD and has had long stint with major depression--like 7years of not functioning. He was getting treatment for the OCD and depression. He even had ECT which did not work. But he was able to pull out of it eventually. He told me awhile back that he was once diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. He then dismissed it and said they got it wrong. But looking at the symptomology -- it seems right on. He has delusions and paranoia. The paranoia has been really bad since he quit he job after a confrontation with a colleague. At one point he accused me of lying to the doctor by saying he hit me so I could have him committed.
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Aug 25, 2016, 07:31 PM
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I am sad you are going through all that. Unfortunately my ex husband had different dx and symptoms so I can not advise. I hope someone else can! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Aug 27, 2016, 09:12 PM
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Just being able to talk about it helps. I thought about going to a NAMI support group. But it is such a small community--I want to keep all this as private as possible. I am panicking. I just want to run!!! I even thought of going back to my ex---and he was abusive! I am afraid of what will happen next.
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Aug 27, 2016, 09:27 PM
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I think the NAMI support group is an excellent idea. Why don't you start with that? When's the next meeting? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Aug 28, 2016, 10:18 PM
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I think this fall--I will have to look into it.
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