Spouse admitted to Behavioral Psychiatric Unit

@abidjan OH, what a tough situation for both of you. He must be feeling so abandoned! Can you talk to his docs about whether they think the visits are wise? Or the facility social worker?
If you don't get helpful advice, maybe try 2 visits and see if he is better with seeing you. Can you bring his favorite blanket, robe, sweater or sweatshirt from home so he has something familiar?

@sueinmn I talk to his nurse everyday. They tell me it is up to me. The goal is to get him stablized. One suggested I check to see what kind of day he is having. Another said to wait. I want to do what is best for him. I just don't know what that is.

@abidjan You know your spouse better than anyone!
With my spouse, I would call and ask about how he is doing, if they say Okay, I would visit. Then I would check later in the day to see how he does afterwards. That will give me the answer.

Hugs!

Thank you, that helps.

Update: My husband acquired MRSA in either the hospital or assisted living. He passed away 12-28-25.

@abidjan, I am so sorry.

My heart breaks for all you have gone through. While I don't know much about you, I can tell that you have been through a very difficult time, and I hope and pray you know that you did your very best and his suffering and confusion are over now. May God Bless you as you go through the hard days of adjustment to finding your next path in life. Wishing I could hug you.

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that your heart will heal and that you can find a path forward.
Blessings and hugs.

@abidjan
I am so very sorry for your loss.

So sorry for your loss.