A mental illness can cause a wide range of feelings and stresses in a person’s loved ones. Spouses and partners experience a wide range of emotions.
From betrayal to worry, as parents do anything they can to shield their child from the mental illness.
When it’s a partner, it can put extra stress on a marriage and bring new difficulties for the whole family.
The purpose of this resource is to facilitate communication between loved ones of people diagnosed with schizophrenia and to help them better understand the condition and how to support their loved one.
The Effects of Mental Illness on Personal Connections
Some roommates may be reluctant to disclose that they have been diagnosed with a mental disorder.
They may be afraid that your reaction will cause you to end the relationship once you find out. Both of you may worry about how you’ll cope with their symptoms.
Maintaining open lines of communication is vital in any relationship, but it takes on further significance when one partner suffers from a mental disorder.
They must be reliable enough to follow through with their prescribed treatment. If they are unable to carry out their end of the bargain.
Such as paying rent or keeping the shared space clean, you may find yourself under a great deal of stress.
If your loved one’s symptoms become intolerable, you may find yourself shouldering additional chores that they once handled.
Financial strain might mount if your partner is unable to maintain gainful employment due to mental health issues. It’s possible you’ll need to make alternative preparations, such as finding a way to earn an income.
To the extent that you and your partner are raising children together, you will need to figure out how to tell your kids about your partner’s illness. As a unit, you’ll have to figure out how to deal with this.
Conclusion
Focus on fixing one issue at a time. It’s best to tackle the simplest or most pressing issue first. Please set aside any other concerns for the time being.
Be specific about your one difficulty. A problem is easier to solve if its description is clear and concise. Problems that are too broad or too generic to answer are notoriously difficult.
