We are looking at The Safe Room, whereby the Safe Room represents your crisis projects in your marriage.
We are looking at these different types of crisis that will come in your marriage some time or other. It is better to be prepared and has knowledge about it, which will help you to deal better with it when it comes.
In the previous posts we dealt with the death of a child or a loved one and today we come to the second crisis which is:
Psychological Difficulties
Dr. Steve Stephens recall this case study:
Something is wrong with my husband, said the frantic woman on the other end of the phone.
What are his symptoms?, I asked. He won't get out of bed, he just lies there, staring at the ceiling when I try to talk to him, all he says is I can't do it, I can't do it.
John had always been hard-working, but finally the pressure of a demanding job pushed him to the limit and he had a breakdown. From that point on he was never quite the same. Instead of being strong and confident, he was now somewhat fragile and unsure of himself.
But his wife, Cathy stood beside him and in time he laughed again and regained much of what he has lost.
This couple stood together through the emotional crisis. It is tough but Catelyn developed a patience, sensitivity and strength that she never thought possible. John sensed her love and this provided an atmosphere conducive to recovery. Emotional struggles are difficult to understand and anticipate, yet as our culture becomes more hurried and complex, they impact a growing number of couples.
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Here are some of the most common emotional struggles:
- Anxiety
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Phobias
- Panic attacks
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Attention deficit disorder
- Anger management issues
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Psychosis or dementia
These are just a few that can strike any couple and stretch their togetherness. If your spouse struggles with emotional difficulties, come alongside them and show them what practical love really looks like. If you struggle mentally or emotionally, get professional help and pray for your partner's patience.
The good news is that with proper treatment, personal determination, and a supportive spouse, most emotional difficulties will improve. The frustration is that they rarely improve as quickly as you would like.
Source: https://www.focusonthefamily.ca/content/mourning-in-marriage-after-the-loss-of-a-child
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Thank you for reading.
