depressed about my husbands schizophinia

[monica sanders]

it's been a year since my husband has been in the hospital for his schizophinia. he has good and bad times. this week has been the worse. he takes his meds but they don't seem too be working.
i'm tired physically and depressed. dos it ever get better?

[Dianyla]

It's entirely possible that he may never be well, Monica.

[Starfish]

Im sorry about that, i dont know anybody with schizophinia but i can imagine its tough!
I hope that he feels better soon so that you can feel better too!

[ChrisMiss]

Hi Monica,

I am so sorry that it's been so rough for you. It's rough dealing with any kind of illness, mental or physical. Is there a support group online for family members of schizophrenia? Have you checked out the chat room or discussions at
http://www.schizophrenia.com/ .

You are not alone, it just feels like it. Please seek help for yourself. You cannot be there for your husband if you aren't there for yourself. Take care of you too.

Chris

[shella13]

Oh Monica, I'm so sorry. My older brother has schizophrenia and it's so painful to watch someone you love go through this. It's also very hard on us as a family, we want so badly for him to have a peaceful, happy life. He refuses to take his meds now, but even when he did take them they just made him want to sleep all the time. There is no cure, but I'm always praying for a healing. Never give up hope.....

If you ever need to talk please feel free to PM me.

Please take care and I hope things get better for you soon.

[Snowymoon]

Sending a hug. So sorry that you are going through this. Do take care of yourself.

[mugglemomof3]

my heart and prayers go out to you and your husband. My aunt had serious mental illness and it took years to finally find the right dosage and medical cocktail, but it was all worth it in the end. My uncle really had to take time for himself and my cousin, and those two visited relatives alot during those years, but the extended family and friends really helped to ease the burden. Definitely get a support group of people together, if not in person, then online. I second the opinion that you need to take care of yourself first so you can help him, if possible.

you can also pm me anytime, and I'll try to listen, if nothing else. God bless and good luck. . . {huggs}

[Dvips]

{{Monica}}!

I'd been hoping that, since we hadn't heard about your DH for a while, that things were going well.

I have no direct advice, but if you can find a support group, local or on-line, it may give you some ease.



Dvips

[chamogirl]

I don't have any advice but a (((hug)))

[Arcticpixie]

I am so sorry your having a rough time right now.

I do understand your frustration and pain. My mother is schizophrenic, diagnosed before I was even born. I am now her legal guardian.

Send me a pm if you like

[monica sanders]

thank you eveyone for your support. my husband is a very sweet guy. when the schizophinia takes over it's overwheming. it is like the movie ''beautiful mind''. my husband is smart but you can't change his mind on what goes on in his mind. he is convince that some guy in heaven [yes, heaven] is now bad. through ''signs'' he tells or does thing to my husband. such this guy again in heaven is molesting my stepdaughter thru her dreams or i lust after woman! such nonsense!

[shella13]

I'm so sorry Sweetie. I know it's not easy, you must be an awfully strong lady. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers....

[hairymonster]

Hope things will get better for you. You're in my prayers

[monica sanders]

Originally Posted by shella13

I'm so sorry Sweetie. I know it's not easy, you must be an awfully strong lady. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers....

thank you shella13. actally i don't feel like i am strong, my mom also tells me i'm a strong person but i don't feel like i am.

[monica sanders]

Originally Posted by chamogirl

I don't have any advice but a (((hug)))

i'll take all the hugs i can get.