3 months of Hell. She hears things I don't say, doesn't hear things I do say, believes things that aren't true and doesn't believe things that are true which caused me to think she was telling people lies about me which has caused several family members to not talk to me or want anything to do with me. Including my daughter, who is unbelievably angry with me. It's been hard enough to try and convince my wife about what's going on, she still has her doubts but I'm going to start audio recording her and then pointing out "episodes" . She heard " I will destroy you when what was actually said was "your drinking will destroy you" She also hears things/sees things that did not happen. The other morning she woke up and could not locate her phone , I was outside smoking a cigarette she came outside and questioned me about it . Later on that day she insisted that she woke up to me above her in bed hollering screaming cussing that I took her phone. She also recalls things that she said differently. An example she said "I'm going to call the cops on you and tell them you hit me" she was adamant that she said "I'm going to call my mom and tell her you hit me" . I don't know what to do or what not to do I can not talk and things happen I can talk and things happen does anybody have any experience with this or any advice ? Some days I feel like I am going insane. And hopefully there's some kind of support group online or something for spouses or friends of individuals with this condition because I really don't have anybody to talk to and that's terrible for me and I need someone to talk to .
Please help me. Wife diagnosed w/MDD... - Anxiety and Depre...
Please help me. Wife diagnosed w/MDD & psychotic depression. We have been fighting for months because I thought she was telling lies and
Your wife needs ongoing help from a psychiatrist. She also needs medication, which may include anti-psychotics. It is also possible she would benefit from an in-patient stay to stabilize on medication. It sounds to me like she needs serious help as soon as it can be arranged. I am sure she is suffering a great deal and obviously you are suffering as well.
My ex-husband was like that and it will get worse. Does she have night terrors while she sleeps in bed with you? My ex one time while I was 7 months pregnant woke out of a dead sleep started pulling me off the bed screaming the ceiling is falling. I 302 (family member admit due to his and others safety). Then get with your local NAMI (National Alliance of the Mentally Ill) they hold support groups meetings for family of people with mental diagnoses so you can learn from other people's stories and voice what is happening for you. It is a relief to be among people who don't judge about mental illness. They have brochures about what the diagnoses consists of and ways to help them and yourself cope. Sorry you are going through this but you can get through this and still have your sanity. Gentle hugs.
Recently I heard a well known therapist say that when he is counseling patients with Borderline Personality Disorder he has to bring another therapist in because they report to others erroneously things he said. They don't do it on purpose but their minds twist so much of what they hear. I am not saying your wife has BPD but it just brought to mind of this counselors comment. I am sorry you are dealing with all of this suffering. I will pray for you and your family's peace and for God to guide you in the right steps to take. Hugs!🙏💖
Audio recording is a good idea. Not to wave under her nose and say "see, see, see...", but for your own sanity. You'll both have an indisputable record of what went on during the time you're both stressed.
What comes next depends on both of your reaction to listening to the recording.
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