Update- My Wife shows worse signs of Mental Illness! I feel lost!

Witness 007

{This is in support of Easyreader and his story} My wife hurt her back at work 6 months ago and since........................................

My wife switches from periods of reasonable happiness where we can talk and do things together....to intense rages breaking dishes....to sadness....to laughing at nothing in particular?? {I hate that the most} she is distant at times and has a short concentration span....she watched a one hour documentary for 2 hours since she continues to rewind sections...she leaves lights on all night and loses things.....these are just afew things. She refuses treatment so don't ask. These depression cyles can last afew months so I will try to keep her as stress free as possible and hope it's not permenent....there are times when I see her normal and have hope. I also feel guilty like I could have done more or been better to her.....I will be here for her and whatever she needs.

QuestioningEverything

I'm so sorry you are dealing with that. But there is hope. As the spouse of a person with Bi-polar, I know what it is like to deal with one who is untreated and unmedicated. Even if she is refusing treatment, you can petition the Court to have her admitted involuntarily. It is for her own safety and the safety of others. She may be mad at you at first but once she is stabilized, will be fine. I speak from experience. It was a terribly difficult decision to make but I feared my husband would do serious harm to himself and possibly us (kids included). He is 1000% better now. You could contact the local Community Mental Health Department and see if there are any support groups for you and for her. Treatment has made our lives so much better. Best Wishes.

Witness 007

Thanks "Questioning" I have spoken to Mental health workers and gotten advice...she has never threatened herself or me so in Australia I have no legal right YET to do anything....as a family we could have an intervention but I will see how she goes with rest for awhile....as I was told some stress induced depressions may ease after months ....or not I need to keep tabs on things. I'm glad things worked out for you and that is for sure one direction I may need to go for.

snowbird

just sounds like a typical woman........whoooooooooooooooooooosh

Aculama

I agree with Yknot, do whatever it takes to get her help. I work in a mental health hospital and I can tell you right now it is only a matter of time before someone gets hurt. It's for her own good. What would you want her to do if it was you?

FlyingHighNow

007, your wife is having typical symptoms of extreme stress and anxiety. She's scared. Be there for her. Regret, yes, but then take positive lessons from your retro vision. Love is what matters. You love your wife. Continue to love her.

Gill

Has she always been like this or did this behaviour start after a particular event.

Reactive depression is different to biological depression and treatments are different, even if the cause if stress.

orangefatcat

I feel troubled that your wife is going through these extreme episodes, it sounds like a couple of things could be happening to her. Not all things are truly Mental illness even if it appears to be that way.

My first thought was bi- polar or manic depression which is treatable. And my second thought is that gland in our body called the thyroid and also the parathyroid glands These glands are part of endocrine system which regulates hormones in our body. One of the biggest problems associated with this condtions is extreme depression, fatigue, bones aching, no desire to do anything, wants to sleep, up and down with mood swings.

So if you haven't had her blood work checked I would highly recommend it. She sounds like she is in dire need of help and I hope that you drag her to the hospital if need be. She may fight you all the way but keep strong and get her there asap.

Please keep us updated of her well being.

I too have bi polar and know what it is like and if it is this my heart is there for you both.

all the best

Orangefatcat

penny2

She's been through a lot. Leaving the safety and security of the JWs where your every move is planned. Some people need a life like that. It's all falling apart for her.

I might be wrong.

Thinking of you anyway.

penny

penny2

Another thought. Did they put her on anti-inflamatories when she hurt her back? They can sometimes affect people mentally.

Update- My Wife shows worse signs of Mental Illness! I feel lost!

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