Ups and Downs of Husband`s Mental Illness

Good afternoon @Faith-and-Hope, @Former-Member, @Determined

Has he got back in with the psychiatrist? -- No @Former-Member, we rang the mental health team , but Mr Shaz is not on the list anymore and he would have to go through everything again -- which he is not going to do

Mr Shaz is not prepared to seek help or support again

@Faith-and-Hope, You wrote --- I have discussed with support services and my psychologist -- ( I have never thought of getting help and support for myself -- I know that sounds strange

My mum must have sixth sense last night because she rang me and I told her all about it , which was good , she has said to start going for a walk in my spare time and do Jigsaw puzzles

Oh @Determined, I got all my jobs done yesterday and today -- I still don`t know How !!

I had to leave a message yesterday and today explaining which is hard but I am glad they understand

Talk to you soon xoxo

Hi @Shaz51,

Sorry to hear that your hubby isnt doing well at the moment. There has been alot of stress and pressure on both of you lately! I hope things improve for him soon. If you feel as though you need to talk about it, you have the options given here in the thread and you can also give us a call here in the SANE Help Centre. We would be happy to talk to you about it too if you feel like you need some guidence or a listening ear.

I also second what everyone has been saying in terms of self-care. I know this can be hard, particualrly given everything you are doing at the moment, but some down time to go for a walk or do some of your puzzle sounds nice to me

Thinking of you and your family.

Hi @Shaz51 - sorry to hear your hubby isn't doing well. It must be tough on you but as always we are all here. Hopefully he will come round and sought for help. In the meantime do take care of your health and wellbeing. Take some time out for yourself my friend xx

Ohhh thank you @Anony18, @Former-Member, @Faith-and-Hope, @Former-Member, @Determined

Hello @Former-Member, I do feel like I need some guidence in this for myself

Thank you for all your suggestions , I have made a appointment with my GP for next wednesday xx

Just need to work out what I need and the what to ask the doctor ??

I am going to do this for me

Maybe Mr Shaz might see it as a good thing and see a gp again himself == fingers crossed my friends

Thinking of you and your family @Shaz51

Sending support your way. I like your leading the way by example, showing Mr Shaz what you can do inevitably supports him in opening his eyes to possibilities.

Looking after yourself = top priority.

Hey hello @Former-Member

Thank you xx

, I do feel like I need some guidence in this for myself,

It is trying to find a balance in it all which is hard