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AIBU to worry as my husband thinks zombies are coming?

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ByKookyPombear · 03/04/2026 09:09

DH can at times go a bit funny , though he normally snaps out of it.
This current episode has stuck around for longer than usual and as a family we are getting concerned.

It started off with him locking the doors as soon as the sun had set just incase, that then escalated into the garden gate have padlocks fitted and the doors locked at all times, DH had also set dug the ring camera and doorbell out of the cupboard to monitor activity.

Yesterday I had a hospital appointment, whilst i was having my procedure done he waited outside in the car park, there were two incidents that took place.
The first it was a warm day, he kept the kids in the car with the windows up “just in case”.

Then the youngest really needed the toilet so he put the 14 year old in the drivers seat , with the engine running and told her to “be prepared”

Is this normal, he appears to be his normal self but is scared of zombies coming

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Ponoka7 · 03/04/2026 09:15

Is it legal for 14 year olds to be in charge of a car? This has got to be a wind-up, I suppose it is the school holidays.

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ByKookyPombear · 03/04/2026 09:15

People asking if I am being serious asking if it is normal, I am.

We have lived the last 6 years of conspiracy theories and other equally bizarre nonsense

I was testing to see if this is the “latest” one

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RaspberryRipple3 · 03/04/2026 09:14

Have you asked him what he’s worried about? If it’s actually about zombies then obviously there is something not right with him. However, if it’s about increased crime in the area, or something like that, then maybe it’s more understandable.

Clefable · 03/04/2026 09:13

If this is real then he’s having a serious mental health episode and needs help asap. If this is something that regularly happens on and off then he has an untreated mental health disorder.

YerMotherWasAHamster · 03/04/2026 09:13

Are you seriously asking if someone being genuinely afraid that zombies are coming is normal.

If you have to ask that question then you may also need some support.

sittingonabeach · 03/04/2026 09:13

Why would anyone think this was normal?

Hibernationistheplan · 03/04/2026 09:13

No not at all normal. Unless he suffers from any mental illness where paranoia is a symptom. I think he needs to speak to his GP.

Greyblankie · 03/04/2026 09:12

You’re either on the wind up or your husband is very unwell

HippeePrincess · 03/04/2026 09:12

No this is absolutely not normal, though delusional and paranoid ideas are really common for those who have mental illness which I believe your partner should be evaluated for. This sounds like it’s escalating and could potentially get quite serious or dangerous.

Imaginingdragonsagain · 03/04/2026 09:11

I would be really worried about this. assuming you’re not joking. Basically telling the 14 year old they needed to be ready to drive away if there was a zombie attack?! He needs some help. what if this escalates?

AnneLovesGilbert · 03/04/2026 09:11

Is this normal

I’m sure you know it’s not.