My wife was diagnosed with autism a few months ago. While we were having some troubles before the diagnosis, everything's got way worse since.
We are currently getting specialised couples counselling, and she's also talking to a coach.
I'm feeling incredibly alone regarding the whole situation. I'm trying to deal with it as best as I can, but the constant arguments to nowhere and myriad other symptoms are having a massive impact on my mental well-being. I feel exhausted, and it's only getting worse over time. I don't get any breaks from it all as we both work from home. If we're not having senseless arguments , she's dragging me into her mental issues relentlessly despite the fact that I don't appear to be able to help, if anything any input from my side is guaranteed to make matters worse. While the counsellor has given us a series of tools and practices to deal with all this, my wife completely ignores them, even after I bring them up when they should be used.
This is all causing an immense amount of friction, and while my wife is often apologetic afterwards, it's all taking its toll little by little to the point where I'm starting to feel depressed and hopeless.
Are there any people in a similar situation? I'd be keen to discuss these matters with people who have experienced them firsthand.
Thanks
