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Mental Health Information

elleng

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1. I'm not a pro,

Reply to Hayduke Bomgarte (Original post)

Sun May 1, 2016, 01:51 PM

May 2016

and I expect you'll hear from others here, but DO seek solace for yourself via some counseling/therapy. Sounds like she has some sort of 'condition,' and yours is that of dutiful spouse.

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Not sure who to ask, or how [View all] Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 OP

I'm not a pro, elleng May 2016 #1

Thanks Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #2

I think you need to connect her to help. I'd start by reviewing this material. MADem May 2016 #3

Thanks Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #4

If she's capable of harming you, or herself, you may find you have to take action. MADem May 2016 #5

She has never gotten physical, but Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #7

Does she have a trusted friend you could ask to bring it up to her? polly7 May 2016 #6

No. Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #8

You're in a terrible position. polly7 May 2016 #9

Soul destroying... Yeah. Apt description. Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #10

I live in Canada and I'm not sure how different things are for you there wrt mental polly7 May 2016 #11

Joint counseling? No. No way. Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #12

Well you are in between the proverbial rock and hard place, and you can't stay there, emotionally. polly7 May 2016 #13

second that you get some help for your self. mopinko May 2016 #14

find the nearest chapter of nami. they have support groups, and should be able to hook you up w a co Hayduke Bomgarte May 2016 #15