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I'm afraid you can't. Any number of things might cause her to be acting in ways that lead you to think she might be mentally ill. Any amount of reading will just confuse you if you haven't any previous knowledge. The only way to know for sure is to get your GP to refer her to a psychiatrist, who can make a full assessment of her mental state. Most GP's don't know enough on the subject to do it themselves. Of course whether your wife agrees to this course of action is debatable probably, and that would be another problem. If she is behaving very oddly, and/or you think she may hurt herself or others, you have the right (if you live in England) to request that she be assessed under the Mental Health Act, because you are her "nearest relative". You can do this by phoning Social Services and asking for the "duty ASW". They may try and put you off, or suggest you have to go through your GP first, but that is because they are very stretched and a MHA assessment is a lot of work, whatever the outcome. However, you must stand firm and say you know it is your legal right - well, it is unless you are separated from her, when the question of who is the "nearest relative" might be debatable then.
Although your situation is not funny at all I just had to giggle to myself because women have so many moods and makes me think as a woman myself we must be in the constant throws of mental illness.
Just before a woman gets her periods she can become cranky and moody, snap and bark at those around her. Usually the husband or boyfriend gets the worst of it.
Women in menopause (anywhere from the age of 38 up .. no periods) have major hormone shifts which can cause her to cry one minute, laugh the next, tear a strip of you, then hug you to pieces. She may complain she is fat, that she isn't pretty and then comes the words, "Dear, do you think I'm too fat?" Run!!!!! No answer is the right answer.
Sit and talk to you wife and simply ask her why she is so moody. Don't ever mention to her you feel she is mentally ill. Hopefully she can explain herself. If she admits to being depressed gently mention that she should see the doctor and you'd be happy to go along for support.
Good luck Marcy
What else can I help you with?
Why does your husband want to believe you are mentally ill?
because he is mentally ill and he doesnt want to be alone in his illness. you should join him and be a happy mentally ill couple :) <3
Mentally ill or depressed patient?
Mentally ill or depressed patient?"
When was Artistry of the Mentally Ill created?
Artistry of the Mentally Ill was created in 1922.
What kind of medications are given to the mentally ill?
usually, the kind that keep you mentally ill
What is the difference guilty but mentally ill as a verdict?
The pupose of the "guilty but mentally ill" verdict is to
Persons who crusaded for humane treatment of the mentally ill waswere?
Dorthea Dix was a very influential crusader for humane treatment of the mentally ill. She became a champion for the treatment of the mentally ill when she visited a jail and was appalled at the conditions the mentally ill women suffered.
Would a drunk driver be viewed as mentally ill?
Not always. Being charged once or twice would not be viewed as mentally ill, but a large amount of DUI charges may be viewed as mentally ill, depending on the case.but then again it depends on your definition of mentally ill.
Disclosure to parents who speaks for the mentally ill?
my husband suffers from anxiety,he never goes out,he has an assessment on wensday,i think he may take his life,what can i do?
Traditional psychiatric treatment is the best for the mentally ill.?
Traditional psychiatric treatment is the best for the mentally ill.
How would you know if mentally ill?
Have your doctor refer you to a good psychiatrist if you suspect a problem to get a diagnosis.
Can the mentally ill own a bow and arrow?
Its not such a good idea to give a bow and arrow to someone who is mentally ill
Is Lydia walker mentally ill?
Yes, She Is Very Ill
