Delusional and Psychotic? What does it mean to be delusional and psychotic? These psychiatric terms describe the symptoms of a psychosis! Whose diagnosis it this? If this is your definition as a spouse, someone who is not aware of the real meaning to these psychiatric terms and solely uses them as a putdown, be aware that this sort of putdown also defines you. For nothing is easier than to ascribe a mental desease to one's mate - and preferably a non-curable one - and put yourself up as the "rational" partner. Forget these psychiatric terms and hope that spouting off against each other without using these putdowns will help your relationship. By giving each other a two minute "uninterrupted" break when either one of you can spout off against the other, you can get all your complaints off your chest. Still, in the end, that decision whether to use your putdowns or a healthy exchange, is yours.
Yes, but they tend to be the primitive defense mechanisms; denial, minimization, rationalization and projection. Higher order defense mechanisms, such as humor, altruism, and sublimation, or even defenses such as intellectualization, are not operative, however, in delusional/psychotic states.
The only reason your spouse would have to interact with the woman he had an affair with is if they are in a workplace environment and unfortunately, there is nothing much you can do about this, but to tell your husband if he slips one more time you are filing for divorce.
Absolutely. Type 1 Bipolar Affective Disorder (what one would classically call "manic-depression") at its most severe can cause psychotic symptoms of all sorts, particularly in the manic phase. Delusions of grandeur and delusions of persecution are common psychotic features associated with the manic phase of type 1 Bipolar disorder. Delusional thinking alone, in fact, is far more common as a psychotic feature when psychotic features are present, though frank hallucinations can also occur in the most severe cases. If left untreated in severe manias this may progress to hallucinatory experiences particularly; -auditory hallucinations -olfactory hallucinations Visual hallucinations, more commonly reported among those with true psychotic disorders, are rarer, though they are reported.
Yes, one spouse can file for divorce without the other spouse's consent.
One spouse can file bankruptcy separately and both are held responsible.
Yes one can buy life insurance for his or her spouse because he or she has insurable interest in the spouse. One would not like to see his or her spouse die so there is no moral hazard involved.
In a psychotic episode Vincent Van Gogh attempted to kill Paul Gaugium a fellow post impressionist.
Depends on the will
Yes, so be careful. You have to be sure that you will stay with your spouse.
Adapt.
Yes, it is possible for one spouse to itemize deductions while the other spouse takes the standard deduction when filing jointly.
One way they cope is to enter a state of dormancy, where little or no metabolic activity is required.