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Caring for a wife with Borderline Personality Disorder- Sequel to Diary of wife’s hospital stay - holding it together for our family.

Caring for a wife with Borderline Personality Disorder- Sequel to Diary of wife’s hospital stay - holding it together for our family.

This discussion is a follow on from my previous thread Diary of wife’s hospital stay - holding it together for our family, a thread I started when my wife was admitted to hospital for the third time in 6 months and when everything around me seemed to be falling apart. It was a space where I could vent and express my emotions and helped me to process a particularly difficult time not only in my own life but for our family and helped me to hold myself together in order to support my family. For that I am most grateful.

Those of you who were following our journey will know that on my darlings return home I have been encouraged by my councillor to implement some loving boundaries, (lovingly implemented guidelines, not as rules to be enforced), and some self-care for myself.

Now that my darling is home the purpose of this new thread is to document our journey of healing and implementing new boundaries and commitment to self-care, not only so that I can have a visual plan for myself (a bit of self-accountability to follow through with plans in place) but in the hope that it may help others processing similar trials. It will also be an opportunity to track our progress over time.

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Last visit gp gave me something to help with sleep but made no difference so dosage increased at todays visit. My biggest concern is that it is one more thing to have to lock away. Not sure if the added stress is worth it but will give it a genuine try.

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@Determined

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Thinking of you and such difficult times for you..

I am back on sleeping tablets..woke up at 4.30am this morning..so weary now..

they do make a huge difference when they work...the body needs to est physically and mentally..

take care.. All of you

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Morning all. Truat everyone is well
Self care day for me today. Heading out in the boat by myself, I thought we were all going but Darling didnt sleep well and boys would rather sit if front of the stupid tv. (But they are bored).
Juat hope my Darling will be ok by herself with the 3 children .
Trust everyone has a good day.

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@Determined
This is one thing you thought might help with self care, enjoy the peace and tranquility. Hope you won't need to call the coast guard today LoL.

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I hope you have a good day @Determined , and get to relax somewhat.

Do your boys know to call in grandparents if there is any need for intervention while you are out ?

I can be hard to hand over the weight of responsibility, but it is also an important part of getting your own needs met.

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Thanks @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope
So far so good.
No fish but it is nice just sitting back relaxing with the onlysound being the wind and water slapping against the boat.
Darling called earlier for a half hour phone call because she was lonely and wished she had come with me.
All seemed well at home though.

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If I had known everyone was going to pike at the last minute I would have left 5 hours earlier when the tides and wind were best.
Still nice to be out in sone freah air.

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@Determined

Pleased to hear that you went out regardless of others...

seems like you were very much missed.....

the water is one of the most calming sensations,,sight..sound...smell...

be proud that you put you first...

take care as always

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@Former-Member I don't mind my own company and the sound of silence,

Nothing but the wind and the water slapping against the side of the boat.

Didn't catch anything unfortunately but I dont mind, was nice to just kick back and relax...

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