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DH fascinating over my tablets

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NotSoSlimShadee · 06/06/2025 14:37

I have an inner ear infection, DH reckons he does too - which ironically came on after I told him my symptoms. I went to GP Wednesday and have been given antibiotics. Ever since, DH has been sniffing around my tablets, keeps asking to share them but I’ve told him I need them all as I have to finish the course! Last night I went to take my dose and they were missing - I found them in a shoe (accidentally as dog just happened to pick that shoe up to carry around). DH reckons he doesn’t know how they got there. This morning I woke up with a bad stomach, DH says it’s the tablets causing it and I should stop taking them - he basically just wants to get his hands on them. Lunch time they were missing again (found in a random cupboard). AIBU to be furious at his behaviour?? He did this last time with my sinus spray.

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Planesmistakenforstars · 06/06/2025 17:42

Is he one of those doomsday people, but only hoarding beans and anti biotic?

Ireallywantadoughnut36 · 06/06/2025 17:37

Honestly I just really want to know what else he does, this is wild, hoarding beans that belong to other people... Is it the stealing bit he fixates on, or the items, it can't surely be beans as they're in every shop and probably his own cupboard. He must have some kind of mental health issue surely?

Zanzara · 06/06/2025 17:36

Lavenderfarmcottage · 06/06/2025 16:13

Sounds like he has some sort of anxiety and wants to hoard them. Tell him to instead watch YouTube videos on growing his own penicillin, sometimes it’s easier to just redirect their craziness.

Now this I agree with.

I'm getting extreme prepping vibes here, amongst others. Buy him a Fossibot F3600 pro solar generator and four cheap solar panels from City Plumbing and some cables and get him obsessed with that instead OP. ( I merely recommend that option because it will save you thousands vs possible others). He can obsess with how much it's producing, produce records and charts, learn all about the subject (it's actually very interesting), and hopefully save you a few quid into the bargain.

( I have no link with these companies).

But seriously, I do not envy you OP. Try and get to the bottom of his motivation. 💕

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 06/06/2025 17:32

Can you not keep your medication in your pocket?

Nikki75 · 06/06/2025 17:28

Bizarre behaviour what a dick !! You need them ffs.

BunnyLake · 06/06/2025 17:27

He sounds mentally unwell. Has he sought treatment for his obsessive behaviours? If not, he should, this is very odd behaviour from an adult man.

MrTiddlesTheCat · 06/06/2025 17:26

MounjaroMounjaro · 06/06/2025 15:38

OP, have you seen the thread on here about the man who wanted his partner's cancer appointment?

What the actual fuck?

Usk · 06/06/2025 17:25

Really strange behavior.

However best bet is to keep tablet on you or somewhere no-one allowed - handbag for me or lock box.

Zanzara · 06/06/2025 17:24

Rosealine · 06/06/2025 15:40

This post cannot be real

Sadly it can.

Afewtimesagain · 06/06/2025 17:23

He sounds quite mad. I would be concerned about him and his behaviour.

JulesJules · 06/06/2025 17:22

Wtf. Is his name Mr. S. Nutkin by any chance?

Summercocktailsgalore · 06/06/2025 17:21

Put your medication somewhere he can’t find it and not let him see you take it.

popdepop · 06/06/2025 17:16

Creeps me out also. Urgh, very bizarre. Would want to get as far away from him as possible.

DoyalikeDags · 06/06/2025 17:16

Tell him to go to the Drs himself if he thinks he has an infection! And remind him he could prolong your infection if you don't finish the prescribed course.

Has he got form for being 'ill' with the same things as you? It sounds like a mental health condition. Health anxiety?

Your belly ache could be caused by the antibiotics though, it's a common side effect.

Namerequired · 06/06/2025 17:13

How bizarre

ButteredRadish · 06/06/2025 17:12

This reminds me of the ‘T-Rex-ing in Asda’ & ‘snapped & farted’ poster 😆

PlasticAcrobat · 06/06/2025 17:12

I don't think it is a coincidence that his only other hoarding/theft habit is baked beans.
I reckon it is the shape that compels him -- tablets and beans are both plump little ovals. That's what he craves.

jljlj · 06/06/2025 17:08

He sounds mentally ill

ButItWasNotYourFaultButMine · 06/06/2025 17:05

You need to lock up your medicine so he can't get to it.

PurpleLemonade7 · 06/06/2025 17:04

Tell him to just buy them online. Only £200ish

SugarPlumpFairyCakes · 06/06/2025 16:54

What a freak.

Iloveshoes123 · 06/06/2025 16:52

He sounds mentally ill and needs to get a to a doctor asap.

itbemay1 · 06/06/2025 16:49

Weirdo

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 06/06/2025 16:49

get a big lockable box for your medication and tell him to get himself a good therapist.

Lemonyyy · 06/06/2025 16:47

My God wtf did I just read???

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