When does a relationship become too toxic?

Anon Imperfect Mum

When does a relationship become too toxic?

Hey ladies,

My husband and I have been together for 10 years, and about 5 yrs in he was diagnosed with ADHD. He was on medication but after 2 years things went downhill suddenly. He started getting really angry, shut himself away, became paranoid about where I was or how long I was gone for etc. We ended up having a HUGE blew and seperated for 6 months. When we reconciled, things began to get back to normal, but my once motivated husband just... stalled. He wouldn't look for work, didnt help around the house and just sat in front of the xbox for 24 hrs a day. He became erratic, massivly paranoid and hidden away. After another series of 'for gods sake DO something' arguments, he finally got a job. Things went great, he loved it, was happier but then after 3 months he broke his hand and wrist, and then he hit his all time low. He hasnt worked since or helped much with the kids or home and left me with a bunch of empty promises.

Now he's gone back to a new psychologist who believes strongly he was wrongly diagnosed and has bipolar disorder. During the appt he agreed to all her stratagies and once we left he became sullen and refused to go to the dr for a reference, buy the aids she suggested at the shops and just said he either leaves me and the kids so we'll all be happier or he does things his way.

Ladies, I'm tired. I work, have a baby and 3 other kids. I do the housework and general running around and I'm TIRED. I love my husband dearly, I know it's not his fault and he's sick, but at what point does a relationship become too toxic? Should I continue to support my beautiful husband or should I walk away before it crumbles to dust because our lives have essentially stalled?

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Anon Imperfect Mum

I think if he won't follow doctors instructions then you should leave. You need to tell him and give him time (a few weeks) to get to the doctors.
My son has a serious disorder and even his doctors will say it's not ok to enable or put up with his behaviour when it was bad. They were very clear if he didn't take meds etc I was not to continue having him live with me.
Thankfully he has been been very compliant with treatment and the behaviour stopped.

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Anon Imperfect Mum

You need to take care of yourself and the kids. He's a grown man, obviously needing help, but his actions are not helping his family.

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Anon Imperfect Mum

My heart goes out to you. My husband is ADHD but was also diagnosed with anxiety/depression in the last 12mths as well. I am tired as the day to day running of the house and the kids is all me. Unfortunately unless he is ready to do what they say it will not help himself of your relationship. He needs to man up and admit there is something happening and go through the process of getting in place supports he needs.
Personally you are probably better to walk away now before the situation worsens, you have your own mental health to consider too

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Anon Imperfect Mum

My heart goes out to you. My husband is ADHD but was also diagnosed with anxiety/depression in the last 12mths as well. I am tired as the day to day running of the house and the kids is all me. Unfortunately unless he is ready to do what they say it will not help himself of your relationship. He needs to man up and admit there is something happening and go through the process of getting in place supports he needs.
Personally you are probably better to walk away now before the situation worsens, you have your own mental health to consider too

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