← Return to Help - I am burned out and dealing with someone who is stubborn

Discussion
Comment receiving replies
@ksa230

My heart is with you and you are not alone. My husband with FTD becomes fixated on things too. It could be anything. In your case if the docs say that there is nothing physically wrong then its time to look at other issues. For me, I called and strongly advocated that he is not living the best of the rest of his days with the anxiety, stress, and obsessing he now does. It was paralyzing for him. Admittedly, it is often exaggerated or irrational but to him real. They finally made some med changes. I also tried to hug him more and reassure him that I am there and will call the doctor as needed. I got a pulse ox cheap online and he can see his heart rate and oxygen level because paranoia also comes in and this is an objective measure. The struggle affects me and is causing me stress-related issues so advocate for yourself and him. Your in my prayers.

Jump to this post


Replies to "My heart is with you and you are not alone. My husband with FTD becomes fixated..."

Thank you. It is nice to know that others understand when I say I feel like digging a hole and just jumping in it because it would be peaceful.

If it isn't his lungs it is his heart, his hip, his knees, hs back and on and on. As I stated before listening to him constantly, and I mean constantly grunt and groan has gotten to me.

We started out to his 3rd. doc. apt. in less than 2 weeks and ran into road constructions. Instead of waiting to go through it, he decides to turn around (and grunts and groans while turning the wheel) go back and cancel the apt. I just kept my mouth shut, but if he hurts so badly then why be deterred by road construction. Sure it was going to hold us up a bit, but we could get to the doc. I just don't understand.