Hi,
You have quite a challenge! It appears that your husband is displaying obsessive-compulsive behavior with his obsession with money and escaping to the neighbors' s vehicles. You might want to make an appointment with a neurologist or neuropsychologist for evaluation. Obsessive compulsive disorder is treated with medications and therapy.The first medication usually considered is a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRI.
If an SSRI does not work, the doctor may prescribe an older type of antidepressant called a tricyclic antidepressant. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be the most effective type of psychotherapy for this disorder.Medication and CBT together are considered to be better than either treatment alone at reducing symptoms.
An additional suggestion is to hire a home health aide who can watch your husband and keep him occupied with activities while you use the bathroom, take a nap or run an errand. Have you considered a special lock for the doors? A type of lock that you can engage from the inside and requires a key to open. You would keep the key with you. A hardware store employee could help you find this type of lock. Please keep us posted.
Maryann
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Hi,
August 9, 2011 - 4:26pmYou have quite a challenge! It appears that your husband is displaying obsessive-compulsive behavior with his obsession with money and escaping to the neighbors' s vehicles. You might want to make an appointment with a neurologist or neuropsychologist for evaluation. Obsessive compulsive disorder is treated with medications and therapy.The first medication usually considered is a type of antidepressant called a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or SSRI.
If an SSRI does not work, the doctor may prescribe an older type of antidepressant called a tricyclic antidepressant. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be the most effective type of psychotherapy for this disorder.Medication and CBT together are considered to be better than either treatment alone at reducing symptoms.
An additional suggestion is to hire a home health aide who can watch your husband and keep him occupied with activities while you use the bathroom, take a nap or run an errand. Have you considered a special lock for the doors? A type of lock that you can engage from the inside and requires a key to open. You would keep the key with you. A hardware store employee could help you find this type of lock. Please keep us posted.
Maryann
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