2006-07-06 16:48:10 · 10 answers · asked by Cate C 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I would have to assume you are the one married to the person with the illness? Did this person have the illness before you married? If so, what has changed?
I work with mentally-challenged adults. There are SO many different levels of mental illnesses!
I would say (without knowing your situation) that if your partner is on meds and controllable, then yes, seek counseling and work it out. Communication with your partner is the best way to solve any problem!
If your partner is NOT taking meds and is refusing to seek help for the problems, then you are in a little deep.
It takes two to keep a happy marriage. If only one partner is willing to seek help the relationship deserves, then you don't really have a relationship.
Are there children involved? If so, you'll have to consider their needs. If the marriage is stressful and the children are seeing this, that is not good for them.
If there have been any major changes in your life, this could be the cause of the changes that have taken place.
Re-evaluate your relationship and answer the questions I have asked. This (hopefully) will help you get to the root of your issue and perhaps get it solved.
I will say a prayer for you and good luck! I hope my advice helps you!
2006-07-06 17:00:18 · answer #1 · answered by penwrite5 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be a bit hard to understand. I think all of the mental illnesses are really terrible mental illnesses. I do not think the idea of them being Satanic helps at all. I realize that most of them are not actually curable even though they might be treatable or controllable. Some of the disorders are actually just really poor thinking strategies. Others are actual measurable biological disorders. I see quite a few people with serious manic and depressive episodes. The Bipolar thing. Those people seldom seem to live much past 40. They often end up as suicides or dead from living on the streets of our cities. I have also seen shizophrenics who were so far out of it that they could not tell what year they were living in. I think there are many disorders like clinical depression and low order Bipolar that are definitely under diagnosed in our society. The people are still quasi functional so they are never examined for the illness. Even when they are performing at borderline levels they are missed. Part of the problem is that it is just not recognized. If it was a broken leg the people around them would notice but since it is an invisible illness nobody notices. As a result they are untreated and stand a good chance of being the next suicide victim or mass murder rage killer. We need to quit tagging mental people with things like lazy or moody and start treating mental disease like any other major illness. Much more money into research and treatment. We have come a long way from when we believed in Demonic possession and religiously beat the devil out of the insane people. We have a bit further to go yet. atheist
2016-03-27 07:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the person not only recognizes that the illness exists, but is doing everything within his power to control it - seeking treatment, medication, whatever, then if you love him, and aren't being harmed, then of course. The trouble comes when the person thinks that he can control the illness himself, or expects you to be the treatment.
2006-07-06 16:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by josie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the condition. I am guessing that you loved this person when you married them. You should try to help them to get treatment and do whatever you feel that will make you happy.
2006-07-06 16:51:47 · answer #4 · answered by ♥dream_angel♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you took your wedding vows seriously, then yes. Because it is through better or worse in sickness and in health, right? Just make sure that you are helping this person get the help needed.
2006-07-06 16:51:34 · answer #5 · answered by andreadawn75 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well lets see ummmm NO!! I wouldnt,I didnt.after 3 years of BS....No cheating was involved just could not deal with his mental problems my life was STAGNENT for almost 3 years,anyway so my answer is NO.
2006-07-06 17:14:51 · answer #6 · answered by christina p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
short of any axis 2 dissorder or pscho pathology yes yes indeed it is not a fun ride but you chose it be there be strong
2006-07-06 19:37:10 · answer #7 · answered by tp3bop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is depression - yes. Have him find a cousellor he can trust - and get him on meds ASAP... the sooner they can regulate and adjust his dosage, the better...for him, you, and your family & friends!!
Good luck:o)
2006-07-06 17:30:54 · answer #8 · answered by t'kit ez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to andreadawn75 this lady has her head screwed on right
if you took them vowels you need to stand by him
2006-07-06 16:56:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could you please tell us what the mental illness is?
2006-07-06 16:56:25 · answer #10 · answered by Geez Louise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋