Posted by HappyGirl on April 18, 2006, at 7:54:30
In reply to Re: Husband Giving Up ... » HappyGirl, posted by flame on April 18, 2006, at 5:16:57
Hi flame:
I strongly recommend you get a professional help to sort things out. Because, sounds to me like you, too getting sick due to your husband's situation, particularly in terms to a lack of his financial contribution. I truly understand your current dilemna along with a lot of confusion and sadness because of this.Medication, of course a very first tool to combat mental illness your husband has been sufferring. However, since he's in semi-normal to almost normal mental state, what he needs is motibation to work. If there is a problem of finding a work in his field, then he may need to 'lower-down' to find any job available. Because, contractor he's done may not fit to his current emotional and mental state. Because, in mental illness, Stress is #1 enemy. Needs to find a job with less stressful job. For that reason, he may like to go bar/drinking to alleviate his stressful feelings.
Try to find a right counselor, either marriage or psycho.therapist who is able to understand your current situation. If one is not suitable to your emotional needs, then switch to someone else who can offer you a good resources. It's a lot of work, but in the end it's also well-work.
H.G.
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