My partner's having a breakdown

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Really looking for some advice at the moment as things are getting really bad.
My partners family member is severely ill, were not sure if they'll recover from what's going on. He was coping at first but now he's definitely having a breakdown, a very bad one.
He's saying really strange things and hes really scaring me. He refuses any help as he thinks he's fine, he doesn't think there's anything wrong. He thinks everyone is conspiring against him and he said he doesn't want to be with me and no longer trusts me anymore. I have a young child in the house so I decided it would be best for him to go and stay with another family member, but because they're not sure what to do they don't really help. I'd rather not have him in the house untill he gets some help as it's just me and my child. He's not sleeping and just walks out of the house in the middle of the night. I have no idea how to help him. I'm worried he won't come back from this. I'm living in my nerves at the moment things are really tough

that sounds really tough.

It does sound like your DH could be having a mental health crisis of some kind. I have been in a similar position many times with DH, who has bipolar disorder. He becomes manic and psychotic and is very frightening to be around, but believes that he is fine and the people urging him to get treatment are crazy.

Sounds like your DH needs medical help urgently. If he will go to his GP that would be good, but he may not agree to that. Check your area's crisis mental health services - there should be an emergency contact number you can call. And don't hesitate to call the police if you feel unsafe.

Is there someone you and DC can stay with?

He's at his relatives at the moment, but I'm not sure if they've taken his keys off him so he's still able to drive in the state that he is. They also don't believe in Western medicine. So asking him to even speak to someone is so difficult. I want to help him so badly, and I've tried everything I can, but he won't listen to me. He also thinks I'm talking about him to my neighbors, so he already doesn't trust me at all, and tells me that I'm the reason he feels bad. He also thinks if he speaks to someone they'll lock him up because they won't understand.
Ive got to the point now where I cant have him in the house anymore. My child is only little and is wondering what's going on. He woke her up the other day when he was trying to get out of the house at 3 in the morning. I'm just out of options

Shoulda like he’s having a psychotic episode, I’m not medically trained but seems very similar

If the family have strong none beliefs in western medicine etc then there not going to be off any help to him
Are they?
It’s going to be I would imagine medication that will help him

If he refuses your help to go to gp or a&e there’s not a lot you can do
I don’t think??? I may be wrong?

As his wife you are legally his nearest relative (under mental health legislation) please call your local crisis team or even your GP. the professionals concerned have ways to gain access using legal powers to ensure your husband gets any care he needs. If he's declining to be seen this may show them he really does need help even if he can't see it. Please call for help, clearly he's not able to make sensible decisions about himself or your child at present. Take care.

Hi, if your partner isn't sleeping this in itself can lead to a psychotic episode. As your partner isn't at home and is wary of you it is limited what you can do but you can encourage him to see his GP. You could contact the GP and pass on your concerns or call 111/999 if your concerns become urgent. I think you are doing the right thing safeguarding your child if he is paranoid. The best thing for him would be meds and rest but that's easier said than done if he doesn't want them.
It is very tough but you can only do what you can. This is largely out of your control. Make sure you report if you think he is a risk to himself or others x