[goldenguru]

Looking for other wives who have hubs with chronic mental health issues. I feel as though I am at the end of my rope in dealing with my husbands issues for so long. It feels as though this madness is not ever going to change ...

Therapy is too expensive. Friends don't get it. I am at a loss on where to turn for support and objective opinion.

Thanks in advance.

[healingme4me]

Welcome to PC,

There's also a forum- Partners and Caregivers where you could connect with others in a similar predicament.

Your first five posts are held for moderation. After three posts you can privately message.

With more details, there's more chances of speaking to others in a way that garners feedback. Feel free to look around PC and post as you feel comfortable.


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[sideblinded]

goldenguru, Hello and welcome to PC.

I am not in this situation and I am sorry that you are having such a rough time. I hope that others will come forth with their own experiences. I mainly want to welcome you to our community. Best wishes.

[CANDC]

Welcome to Psych Central Goldenguru. Sorry to hear you have been suffering from caregiver's distress. I have been suffering with someone with bipolar for many years. I go to the Chat Forum for bipolar and it helps me get perspective sometimes.

Some people at PC will find a therapist will also help them sort out the roots of their life.

Getting sleep may be the single one thing that keeps me in balance. If you are not sleeping or having bad side affects, contact your psychiatrist and tell him what is happening so you can make adjustments.

I find that mindfulness (meditation without the religion) and breath awareness help me cope with stress.

Many people find compassionate, caring people here at PC. Some people find the forums give them the compassion and empathy they seek. http://forums.psychcentral.com

There are articles that go into more detail about coping with self harm.
Psych Central - Search results for Coping with self harm

Please feel free to private message any of the Community Liaisons by left clicking on the name in blue to the left of their post) for questions or just to share.

[kaliope]

hi goldenguru
you can go to nami.org and see if there is a nami support group in your area. they have meetings for the families of people with mental health issues. they will give you coping skills to help you deal with this frustration you are experiencing. welcome to psych central. you will find we have several forums where you can post about your concerns and receive feedback from other members. you will get a lot of support here. again, welcome