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Partner with psychosis

MysticRoseCasual Contributor10 June 2023, 7:47 pm AEST

Partner with psychosis

My partner was admitted to hospital a few weeks ago and was diagnosed with psychosis. He was discharged but still under a treatment plan however he has been having paranoid episodes again. I believe him going to hospital is not what he needs as he goes backwards being locked up and needs to be with me, the kids and working part time. He has impulsive issues however and has got in his car and drove to another state multiple times when things get too stressful and the paranoia gets too much. However I’m starting to feel the effects of everything such as feeling unwanted and unloved, starting to become depressed over the situation and wondering whether he is going to be home or make an impulsive decision to drive to another state as he has done in the past. Everything I say makes things worse and I honestly just feel like I’m not helping anything. He started a new job and is paranoid he is not going to get paid and the people he is working for are trying to ruin his career. I’m just at a loss and don’t know what to do and can’t take the name calling and yelling abuse at me anymore, even though I know it’s the psychosis… does anyone know what I could do to even help as I’m just at a loss

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In response to: Partner with psychosis

JynxModerator10 June 2023, 8:47 pm AEST

Re: Partner with psychosis

Hey @MysticRose welcome to the forums, and thank you for sharing your story with us. Sounds like you've been putting up with quite a lot, and have an incredible amount of patience and understanding - but we all need a break sometimes, like the old saying 'You cannot pour from an empty cup'.

It sounds like you're doing so much but that the unpredictability is wearing on you. You say you feel like you're not helping, I'm curious about what 'helping' looks like? It can mean different things to different people. Maybe asking your partner what he would find most helpful could be a way to understand better how you can support him. At the end of the day, you don't deserve to be abused by him - psychosis is no excuse for that kind of behaviour. If ever you feel like you need to talk it out with someone, I'd recommend giving 1800RESPECT a call, they're really kind and understanding.

Does your partner have much ongoing support, other than from the hospital? What about yourself? You know many folks with loved ones who have complex mental health needs also benefit greatly from therapy, it could be something to consider (if you haven't already). There's also Carer Gateway and Carers Australia as potential avenues to explore, as well as giving the SANE Drop In centre a buzz to have a chat to one of our counsellors about the finer details of what you're going through and what your options might be to navigate the next steps forward.

I hope you find what you're looking for here and can find some connection along the way 💜

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