G5052 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 DH and I had separated because of his mental health issues. Last Friday he tried to commit suicide some distance from home, but was found and taken to a major medical center. He pulled through after several days in ICU and is currently receiving in-patient treatment. We moved there and have been seeing him daily. We're starting to see flashes of what he was like several years ago, so we are encouraged. We'd appreciate your thoughts and prayers as the treatment team works out what happens when he leaves the hospital. We've had a lot of hard medical issues with him. He's been battling PTSD and depression for years, and more recently dementia. Thankfully we have a therapist we've been seeing as a family for over a decade who knows the whole backstory already, and she's helping us with a psychiatrist. This is certainly the hardest thing I've ever been through. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 :grouphug: I'm sorry for all you are going through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyGF Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I am so sorry! Saying a prayer for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 My heart goes out to you and your family. Sometimes life really sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Selkie Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'm so sorry. That sounds very hard. :grouphug: I hope his treatment team is able to come up with a plan that is good for you and your kids, as well as your dh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I am so sorry. (((Hugs)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'm so sorry. I will continue prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I am so sorry you have to go through this. Sending hugs and good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maize Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I am so, so sorry. With dementia in the mix, is there some kind of nursing facility he could move into? Or is this a situation where the mental health issues might respond well enough to medical treatment for him to be independent again? Are your finances still tied to his? Am I imagining that you had looked into divorce as a way for his medical issues not to drain family assets (I might have you mixed up with someone else). My dh has been very close to suicide on several occasions; the power of mental illness to override normal thinking processes is frightening. In his case treatment is mostly successful in restoring brain function so he can live a normal life and be a husband and father; the illness can make his real personality inaccessible at times but it has always been there underneath and resurfaces once functionality is restored. Many hugs to you and your children and to him as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrn Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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school17777 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (((Hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I am so sorry to hear this :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jackie in AR Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I am so very sorry. (((Hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Thank you for the update. I am so, so sorry about everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 So sorry, "G". I hope things improve for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Prayers/good vibes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debinindy Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I can't imagine how hard this must be. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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displace Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (Hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Many hugs and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Home'scool Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AnnE-girl Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'm sorry for everything you are going through. Your family will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 ((Hugs)) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Still praying here. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) Praying for total healing in all aspects: your dh's mental health, your relationship, the kids, etc. Praying that through this tragedy come many blessings! I'm glad you're seeing glimpses of who your dh really is! Edited March 9, 2017 by scrapbookbuzz 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Praying for total healing in all aspects: your dh's mental health, your relationship, the kids, etc. Praying that through this tragedy come many blessings! I'm glad your seeing glimpses of who your dh really is! :iagree: what she said because I can't even think of what to say except things like, that sounds like a difficult thing to be going through, I hope the best for all of you, and you are brave to share because that can be one of the hardest things to do. No judgment here, I've known too many people who succeeded in ending their lives and it is never the fault of anyone. It is mental illness. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'm keeping your family in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'm so sorry for all you and your family are going through, and continuing to pray for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 :grouphug: I'm so sorry. Prayers for healing for all. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 How very hard; I'm so sorry. Sending hugs and good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Melissa in Australia Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'm so sorry...that's a lot to shoulder. Saying a prayer for you, your dh and your family now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom25girls Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I'm so sorry. Thank you for sharing so we can pray for you, dh and your family. I wish that I could think of something brilliant to say but...wishing that I could give you a hug and finding myself speechless. Praying that easier days are ahead for all of you. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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