[Kells16]

Does anyone have any advice on how to handle a spouse who is very inpatient with your mental health issues? I am very concerned about my spouses reaction to my emotions. Here is some background- I have been seeing a counselor for a few months now, every week. I am on meds and am trying my hardest to get better. I have shown improvement but I also have my set backs as well. My husband, not doing anything to better himself, is not being very supportive. The minute I start crying, he starts yelling at me and telling me that my mental health is out of control and how bad I have gotten. I feel as though he does not believe in me, nor does he want to believe in me. I feel as though he see's me as someone who is crazy and does not deserve to have her voice heard. What should I do? I have tried talking. I have tried praying. I have tried a lot of different things here. Please help!

[DePressMe]

Kells, I'm sorry you are having such a difficult time with your husband. It's hard enough to overcome your own issues let alone having someone be so negative towards you. Unfortunately I don't have a lot of advice for you because I don't deal well with people like your husband. One tool I use when somebody is treating me like that is to detach myself and journal. I write out all my feelings and frustrations and it helps me let go of some of my resentment. Hang in there, keep working on it and you will get better despite of your husbands lack of support. I have no doubt you will become a strong person.....D.

[wpmelane]

How long has your husband been dealing with the mental illness and how long did you go undiagnosed if at all while you were together. Either way he shouldn't be acting in this way. At least not all the time. I know personally that after a while of receiving a mental bashing and anger to myself I eventually snap and say things or act as I shouldn't. I'm only human. But that far and few considering the amount of outbursts and mood swings. Does he go to therapy with you?