Ep. 172 What If My Spouse has a Mental Illness? LISTENER REQUEST 5g5833

Send us a text Spacemen, did you miss us? Apparently so. Some of you reached out, concerned about our recent hiatus. I'm not sure you can call it a hiatus--more just a whoopsie. Matt and Mike forgot to record when Rob was gone and then SOMEONE forgot to post this episode on time. Sheesh.  Don't worry. We're back. And today, we tackle how to handle relationship dynamics when one partner struggles with mental illness. This is another listener request, so you know it's good. According to AI, we explore the importance of understanding mental health diagnoses, effective communication strategies, and the necessity of self-care for both partners. We also emphasize the need for personal growth and the ability to navigate difficult conversations while maintaining a ive relationship.  Man, AI makes us sound like champs.  Keywords mental health, relationships, self-care, anxiety, depression, communication, diagnosis, coping strategies, personal growth, Takeaways Churros can be a delightful distraction. Living with a partner's mental health issues requires understanding and patience. It's essential to differentiate between a partner's mood and their mental health condition. Education about mental health can empower partners to each other better. Self-care is crucial for partners of those with mental health challenges. Communication is key in navigating mental health discussions. Externalizing the problem can help in understanding the partner's struggles. It's important to recognize that you can't manage your partner's mental health for them. Building personal resilience can improve relationship dynamics. Modeling healthy coping strategies is vital for future generations. Sound Bites--These are generated by AI...and hilarious.  "Where's my next churro coming from?" "What do you do if you are married to someone?" (REALLY AI?) "You can't manage their stuff for them." Chapters 00:00 Living with Mental Health Challenges 03:39 Creative Outlets and Personal Projects 07:56 Navigating Personal Projects and Self-Promotion 09:11 Book Discussion: The Coddling of the American Mind 10:52 Understanding Relationships with Mental Health Challenges 14:40 Educating Yourself About Mental Health 17:08 The Importance of Communication in Relationships 20:10 Externalizing Mental Health Issues 24:54 Building Self-Confidence in Relationships 38:14 Modeling Resilience for Future Generations Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!! zp5f