Posted by Mark H. on March 21, 2000, at 21:32:42
In reply to Bipolar, Schizophrenia, and DIVORCE, posted by Kevin on March 21, 2000, at 21:06:59
Dear Kevin,
When my first wife had a schizogenic break, she would wake up in the middle of the night screaming, throw on the lights, and with a look of unbelievable hatred, tell me that I was poisoning her for the life insurance money (I think her employer, the State of California, provided about a $10,000 policy at the time). She once thought I was Adolph Hitler and contemplated stabbing me to death while I slept to save the Jews. When she was hospitalized briefly, she wore about five full layers of clothing so they wouldn't take her to "the showers." Most of the doctors were also Nazis, according to her.
The absurdity of the above may sound funny to some, but I'm sure you understand the anguish and helplessness I felt in watching someone I dearly love move completely beyond the reach of reason. Those were the very worst experiences of my life, even worse than my own darkest depression.
You have done what you can and need to move on. I am so sorry for both of you.
poster:Mark H.
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