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midlifehope · 18/10/2016 23:16

You know that film where that bloke gets all obsessive about lining up the tins in the cupboard - I have a dp a bit like this. He has got into this habit of constantly shifting both big and small items around the house. Big items like sofas, tables, chairs, record players, heavy shelves full of books - you name it, he does it. He always does it when I'm out and I come back to chaos and disorientation. He does not take my views into account and does not listen if I say I preferred something as it was. He also does this with smaller items such as toys, plates, cutlery, kitchen pots and pans - he is constantly shifting the location of things. He tips out boxes of stuff and does not finish the job - leaving mess everywhere. I am so done with this. It feels disrespectful and chaotic. It does not feel homely. I feel it is controlling. I walked straight out again tonight after work as it was chaotic and he'd moved all the cupboards of the kitchen around again today. when I got back home at 10pm he had tipped my groceries out on the floor (as a punishment for me going out??) I need your help and advice please.

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RiceCrispieTreats · 19/10/2016 16:21

Actually you sound as though you've accepted this as your fate, OP.

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And you're paying the mortgage, too. He really has you exactly where he wants you.

midlifehope · 19/10/2016 16:47

serafina3, that is really helpful thank you - what happened in the end? did your dad improve with help? how did it affect you and your mum long term?

Ricecrispie, no I haven't just have 2 small kids ans am oh so very tired....

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midlifehope · 19/10/2016 16:48

and how did you get your dad to the docs?

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Allmyfriendsareheathens2016 · 19/10/2016 16:56

I know someone with anxiety and depression that did this. Not the making a mess but constantly changing things and moving furniture around.

midlifehope · 19/10/2016 16:59

this is interesting allmyfriends......

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Scarftown · 19/10/2016 17:15

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Serafina3 · 19/10/2016 17:22

Well he wouldn't go to the GP because he would not accept that there was anything wrong with him. It went in for years until my mum left him in the end, refusing to go back until he saw a doctor. So he did in desperation to get her back and was put in medication (sorry can't remember what it was called). It takes a couple of months to work, but does definitely help for sure. The problem is that as soon as they feel ok again and everything calms down, they stop taking it - so you always have to watch for this. But it is an illness. It's a chemical imbalance in the brain and it won't improve through you or anyone else trying to reason him out if it. It's exhausting and highly stressful to live with. You have all my sympathy. Flowers

Mysecretgarden · 19/10/2016 17:47

What is stopping you op?
You will be surprised how things get easier when everything you do is not mentally and physically sabotaged 24h a day.

midlifehope · 19/10/2016 19:11

i dont have the strength to move right now.

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Mikkalina · 19/10/2016 21:49

I would be scared to leave children under his care if he behaves like that. Would install a secret camera in the house if possible and then show him his arsy behaviour if he doesn't seek help.

Mysecretgarden · 19/10/2016 22:31

call women's aid 0808 2000 247 for support. Hopefully it will help you not to feel on your own. We are also here for support along the way Flowers

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