Anyone here deal w/ mental health issues at home?

[KCT]

My dh was diagnosed ADD a couple of years ago. From what I’ve read, ADD frequently coexists w/ other problems. I’m starting to suspect that dh is paranoid (he admits he’s always been mildly paranoid- I think it’s more than mild at this point). He’s accused me of a couple of things lately that are off the wall. If he honestly believes that his wife of 21 years would do those things, something is wrong. I plan to ask him tonight if he’ll go get help. Anyone else have similar issues? —KCT

 

[TomS]

Please make sure your husband sees a competent psychiatrist. There are medications that can help. My wife suffers from bipolar disorder and she went through a period in which she was paranoid. You can’t use logical thought with them and it can be quite frustrating. Thank God my wife is fine now, but it took a long time to find the correct medications. I will keep you and your husband in my prayers.

You may also want to ask the intercession of St. Dymphna, the patroness of those suffering from mental illness.

 

[jrabs]

I am very sorry that you are experiencing this.

My ex husband had ADD and a plethora of mental illnesses, addictions, suicidal tendencies, severe depression and severe issues with lying.

Can’t say what caused what or if they are inter-related…but yeah, I’ve dealt with this.

I will keep you and your family close in prayer.

 

[KCT]

TomS:

Please make sure your husband sees a competent psychiatrist. There are medications that can help. My wife suffers from bipolar disorder and she went through a period in which she was paranoid. You can’t use logical thought with them and it can be quite frustrating. Thank God my wife is fine now, but it took a long time to find the correct medications. I will keep you and your husband in my prayers.

You may also want to ask the intercession of St. Dymphna, the patroness of those suffering from mental illness.

Yes, it is frustrating. Especially since he considers himself a logical engineer. He may be at work, but the minute I bring up something I find frustrating or bothersome, I get the standard, “Oh, so it’s all my fault? I’m always wrong?” In recent years many disagreements end w/ him feeling hopeless - our marriage will never improve etc. I used to chalk it up to his negativity, but compound that w/ some recent accusations, (nothing outlandish - just odd) I’m getting worried. I have a dear friend who is a psychiatric nurse, so I may call her for some support and encouragement this afternoon. —KCT

 

[kage_ar]

My husband has ADD as well. We should start a support group for non ADD spouses… I believe the “I’m always wrong” response comes from being behaviour my DH learned as an undiagnosed child. We have only had a diagnosis for about 3 years… feel free to PM me!