TW: mention of suicide

My husband attempted suicide on July 5th and spent 2 weeks in a mental hospital. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Even before this I knew something was up. I watched my partner of 12 years change before my eyes. He’s 27, but around 25/26 he became someone different. Very angry, depressed, anxious, paranoid, etc. and since his official diagnosis it’s only been worse.

He’s never home and if he is he Always says he wants to be alone and holes up in the garage or his project room in the basement. He rarely spends time with us (we have a 4 and 2 year old). He’s always snapping at us or just laying on the couch like a zombie.

I know he’s been through so much and this diagnosis has rocked us all but it feels like I’ve lost the person I love and I don’t know how to cope with that.

Does anyone else have a schizophrenic family member? If so, how do I navigate this? I feel so lost.

We were so happy before this hit him. Always having date nights. Quality nights out with the kids. He’s was always present and such a patient father. It feels like I’m living with a stranger.