“How to support a spouse with OCD?” I typed into Google after another heartbreaking day.
It’s one thing to experience mental illness personally. It’s a whole other experience to watch a loved one struggle with their mental health.
In this special episode of Maybe This Will Be The Cure, I sit down with my husband Scott, for a candid conversation about navigating the complexities of marriage while facing mental illness and chronic conditions. Gain valuable insights, practical tips, and heartfelt anecdotes that provide a unique perspective on maintaining a strong and resilient relationship in the face of life's challenges.
In this episode we discuss:
- [02:30] - Our relationship timeline
- [05:39] - Navigating mental illness as a couple
- [09:35] - Coping with the challenges of having a spouse with mental illness
- [12:47] - Supporting a spouse with mental illness
- [18:56] - Staying connected in challenging mental health seasons
- [20:46] - Emotional conversations: communicating vulnerabilities and witnessing heavy emotions
- [26:32] - Navigating chronic health issues + pregnancy complications as a couple
- [32:28] - Making health choices as a couple
Listen now for a genuine exploration of love, support, and understanding in the midst of adversity.
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