My wife was diagnosed with schizophrenia two years ago and we've developed this careful routine around her medication and therapy schedule, but I realize I've been walking on eggshells and she's been protecting me from how much she's actually struggling, and now neither of us knows how to talk about what's really happening.
More people experience this than they realize.
Well-intentioned protective patterns can create distance and prevent authentic connection during mental health challenges.
“Where Are You with Schizophrenia and psychosis?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.