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03-12-2016 07:48 PM
03-12-2016 07:48 PM
Husband with Schizoaffective Disorder
My husband of 9 years has Schizoaffective Disorder - Bi-Polar Type. When i met him he was diagonised with Bi-Polar but that changed on a visit to hospital a few years back. The change of diagonis seems to fit him well. He is a very supported person and is well functing in this condition. But can always improve in some areas. The main area that affects me is his reliance on me and his over concern of me (He has a high level of Paranoia about safety). For the last two years we have also worked in the same place. Me full time and him part-time because he has to sleep alot of the time to stay resonably well. With a recent change of hours for me i wont be at the work place as much in the same time frame as him, which then will free up some time to my self (i have needed this for a long time). He is very good with taking medications and seeing specialists (which im so thankful for).
How do other people deal with the reliance placed on them?
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03-12-2016 08:16 PM
03-12-2016 08:16 PM
Re: Husband with Schizoaffective Disorder
I found this Qld carer website really helpful in relation to the matters you have raised.
http://mhr4c.com.au
Darcy
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04-12-2016 04:20 PM
04-12-2016 04:20 PM
Re: Husband with Schizoaffective Disorder
Hi @Former-Member,
Even when a loved one is functioning and managing their mental health well, being a partner or carer can be exhausting and not always leave enough space for your own needs.
I'm not sure if you have managed to have a look around the forum but there are some good threads such as here where @Former-Member and @Shaz51 have made some good posts.
Taking time out for yourself to look after your own physical and mental health is really important as the reliance can feel 'heavier' when your own needs are undernourished.
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04-12-2016 06:17 PM
04-12-2016 06:17 PM
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05-12-2016 06:13 PM
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05-12-2016 06:38 PM
05-12-2016 06:38 PM
Re: Husband with Schizoaffective Disorder
Hello @Former-Member xx
sending you hugs my friend
my hubby is very very tired and exhausted today , he said it is the tablets and I say it is the Heat
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05-12-2016 08:34 PM
05-12-2016 08:34 PM
Re: Husband with Schizoaffective Disorder
Yes @Former-Member & @Shaz51 there is usually a reason for exhaustion and feeling over-emotional .. even if we are not exactly clear what it might be.
Take care of yourselves and your partners.
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05-12-2016 08:39 PM
05-12-2016 08:39 PM
Re: Husband with Schizoaffective Disorder
Thank you @Appleblossom
I agree , I think it is because of the big weekend , my hubby cant take too much but then today he said he was worried about his children and the 2 weeks holiday that we are going to take over christmas xx
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05-12-2016 08:54 PM
05-12-2016 08:54 PM
Re: Husband with Schizoaffective Disorder
Feeling pretty exhausted myself from the heat. Haven't got much planned in the way of hoildays until next year but still can be pretty full on this time of year.
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05-12-2016 09:03 PM
05-12-2016 09:03 PM
Re: Husband with Schizoaffective Disorder
Hubby is the same here with sleep @Former-Member
we won`t be going anywhere for our Holiday, staying home , just not working
we are self employed because of hubby`s MI