My husbands anxiety is driving me crazy.
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My husbands anxiety is driving me crazy.
| Sun, 03-25-2007 - 9:52pm |
My husband has Anxiety disorder and sometimes it drives me crazy!!!! I knew all about this before I married him 16 yrs. ago, but sometimes I just need to cry on someone's shoulder now and then that knows what I am going through. My sister-in-law is helpful sometimes, but doesn't always understand. Bless his heart; my husband is from a very disfunctional family and what he went through with them is why today he suffers with Anxiety disorder. His father was both physically and verbally abusive and to make matters worse, he molested his two daughters (my husbands sisters). My husband's mother had break downs when she was pregnant with him. This is why he suffers with the anxiety disorder. I love him so much and if it wasn't for his anxiety, he would be the perfect husband. It is just that sometimes I feel like just running away and screaming at the top of my lungs. He also suffers with Hypochondria, which goes with anxiety. Now, he does have some physical problems, like his back and his hips, but so do I. The only thing is, is sometimes he just doesn't want to do anything. He says he is in too much pain and he stays in bed all day almost. I suffer too, but I learn to live with the pain. I feel that some of his pain is actually in his head. He is retired and so am I. These days should be filled with plans of going on many trips, but instead, I have trouble just getting him to leave the house. We went on a cruise last year, which was horrible. He didn't want to do anything or leave the ship, all he wanted to do was sleep. Does anyone else out there have a spouse, family member or friend who has a mental disorder and knows how I feel and what I am going through? Family members and friends of people with mental disorders need to vent their emotions too. So if there is anyone out there with loved ones with these types of disorders and you want to talk, email me.

Hi! It's nice to see you. I am sorry to hear about what you're experiencing. We have a strong supportive community for folks who suffer with anxiety disorders. If your dh has interest in learning ways to help himself, please have him post.
We have a *coping tips & tricks* folder below. Though your dh needs to learn how to manage his disorder, these might help you as far as de-stressing. Also, meds & therapy in combination have proven successful. If your dh is not receiving help in this manner, perhaps you will find some comfort in reading how we suffer with anxiety, but do manage by seeking treatment.
For now, I think you would really find help on the Families & Mental Illness board: http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhfamschiz