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How can I help stressed DH?

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Squtternutbaush · 22/10/2014 13:19

Sorry if this isn't the right place but couldn't figure where it would belong.

To keep it short, DH had been in a job he's hated for the last 7 years and been treated like shit throughout by a supervisor who openly admitted they don't like him so wanted to "make life hard". DH complained several times and each time a warning was issued but it was never taken any further. He went for a job interview 3 weeks ago and got it so handed in his notice but rather than being happy about getting out he's turned into a nervous wreck thinking its all going to blow up in his face and leave us skint. No amount of reassurance settles him.

Managed to tall him into a docs appointment today where he was given medication and diagnosed with stress probably due to leaving a long term job.

I know nothing I say will help but is there anything I can do to help him or is it just one of those things where you can't see past the shit?

He's starting new job on Monday which I'm hoping will reassure him.

Sorry for twittering I just feel useless whilst he's getting himself into a state.

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twentyten · 22/10/2014 13:24

Aw this is hard. Can you get him to do something physical/ outside? Just being outside can help- walking etc? Lots of treats- a lot of men don't want talking just need to do stuff- distraction? Good luck

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