My husband is acting is strangely

[Deppcandouno]

My husband is acting in a very depressive manner and is reading bizarre meaning into things like adverts. He is also saying phrases that don’t make any sense like ‘we need to level up like super Mario’ and expecting that what he has said is normal. He keeps disappearing to do household jobs and is gone for an hour but has no recollection of what he has been doing. He has said he is concerned about his mental health and feels he meets the criteria to be sectioned. What do I do? Pl ease help.

OP, have you decided what you will do next?

Oops. Just realised I put involuntary, I meant voluntary. My DP tricked me (which is was i felt at the time) to the doctors . They couldn't do anything because I wouldn't get out the car and I said I was fine and don't need to see a doctor

um, in which case they’re a voluntary inpatient

Husband is lucid and active today. His sister visited yesterday and he was honest with her about what is happening too. He has nipped up to the doctors today for blood tests. No further episodes of hearing voices or anything like that. The doctor has told us that should there be a further episode that we are to present to A&E or contact the GP immediately.

I’m glad things seem to have settled, I hope the appointment goes well on the 20th. Take care of yourselves.

I must admit, I’m listening to every word he says to check for anything unusual. It’s been such a shit Christmas.

I’m sorry you’re going through this and it’ll have been exhausting for you, stressful. I bet you’re shattered. Sorry if I added to it with any of my comments - I just had a very clear memory on sat on my friend pinning her down whilst she was trying to cut herself with a sharp kitchen knife and it isn’t what I’d wish on anyone. It was hideous.

Im glad he’s a bit better today, and has spoken to his sister. Hopefully he’ll get the professional support he needs. And look after yourself too and if you’re struggling - reach out. It’s exhausting caring for someone with health problems.

So sorry you are going through this, I have been there and it's shit.

He did get better though, you won't always feel like this. The Mind and Rethink websites are very useful. Keep talking to people, you need lots of support too.

Echo what others have said above OP. A lot of us have been in a similar place and it is exhausting. Be kind to yourself. I hope your DH gets the support he needs as soon as it is possible in the circumstances.

OP that all sounds so incredibly stressful. You say your son has ASD, do you think your husband may be autistic too? It tends to run in families. Psychosis has a quite high comorbidity with ASD.
Is he getting any help or on any meds for depression/anxiety? That might be helpful perhaps. If he is undiagnosed autistic realising that he is autistic might be helpful to him in understanding himself too. He might also be able to get some adjustments made for him at work if he is struggling there.
Just a thought, I hope things get easier for you all.

It's so stressful for you, more so with small child to look after too.
I haven't read all PP but dehgs might induce such symptoms, if this was the case he must stay away from all the drugs even the weaker ones

OP does your husband already suffer with any mental health problems or has this come totally out of the blue (sorry if you’ve already said this somewhere)? It sounds intensity distressing for you. Do you have anyone who could stay with you for a night or two in case you need to take him to a&e?

I know of 2 people who have had encephalitis which made them appear like they had psychosis.
You could ask if they could do a lumbar puncture to test for the main antibodies.
https://lens.monash.edu/@medicine-health/2020/10/20/1381554/autoimmune-encephalitis-when-your-body-attacks-your-brain-and-people-think-youre-going-mad?amp=1

Sometimes serious infections can cause what appears to be mental health issues, if it’s completely out of sorts, comes on quickly and he has no previous history then you need to get him to a dr pronto. Please call 111, or get him to A&E asap……good luck.

Hope he gets the help he needs, it sounds like you’re doing all you can.

that seems far too far away. keep pushing for sooner. but at least it's something.
resources are scared, but kick and fight and scream for him to be seen sooner. he is obviously not well.

I can't say I'm KNOWLEDGEABLE, but hit me up if you need someone to talk to. my husband had a breakdown just before he turnedd 30, and he has Schizophrenia. I still love him dearly, and it's fairly well managed, but he can't work, and his care needs mean I can't either. I don't have a lot of advice, but I can definitely offer empathy and moral support.

yes. sometimes things like urine infections can cause psychosis, but mental health conditions are every bit as real as other conditions. if your heart, or liver or pancreas works wrong, people accept that. the brain is an organ too.

@Deppcandouno I know this was some time ago, but how are things now?