Ok this is a DIFFICULT question: My ex and I broke up because he was having chronic, obsessive, paranoid delusions about our relationship. This is confirmed by all my friends and family and our couple counselor. This type of mental illness runs in his family. He would not hear it, because he practices psychology as a career, and simply dumped me, saying that I was 100% wrong. Should I try to tell his daughter, who is also a psychologist? Of course I still love him, I only wish he'd get help.
2007-03-20 16:47:41 · 7 answers · asked by timberneenee 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Tell her he's decompensated and what symptoms you are seeing. Be clear, factual and above all, specific. Vague references will be unlikely to persuade her if she hasn't seen evidence herself. Sometimes people close don't always see it because the delusional content only comes out in certain situations. If she can't hear it, let it go. He'll only be able to hide it so long and depending upon the content of the delusions regarding your relationship, get yourself an order of protection if it's warranted for your own safety.
I wish you the best of luck and I hope that the intervention works for you, but don't fail to take necessary precautions just because you love him. Your safety is important too!
2007-03-20 17:06:02 · answer #1 · answered by Opester 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He probably went into the field of psychology because he knew he needed help. He's your ex so leave it that way. Stay away from him for your own mental health. And don't tell his daughter anything. Just move on.
2007-03-20 16:51:42 · answer #2 · answered by notyou311 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You should after yourself now, and stop worrying about your ex. He is a psychologist, probably has no intention of changing. I know it is hard but I have been there and done that (different circumstance, same outcome), it is time for you to move on.
2007-03-20 17:43:37 · answer #3 · answered by judles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it be. If his daughter's a shrink and she didn't inherit his condition then she already knows.
He will only get help when and if he is ready to face this. Pushing him and his family won't help at all. It'll only make him more defensive and retreat from it more.
2007-03-20 16:55:15 · answer #4 · answered by ophelliaz 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Spill the beans,'' Let it roll''
2007-03-20 16:53:23 · answer #5 · answered by Babybear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's a jerk. Forget him. You can't save him.
2007-03-20 16:58:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
*sniff* I smell coffee. Do you? You should, because your are looney tunes like a mug.
2007-03-20 16:57:40 · answer #7 · answered by Debi in LA 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋