According to the mental symptoms you describe (paranoid thoughts that “your body won’t heal”, “people will put something in your drink”, “people would stab you when passing by ”) and a medical history of drug abuse, you could be experiencing a psychotic disorder but the correct diagnosis must be confirmed by a mental health doctor. It seems that you need medical attention provided by a psychiatrist immediately.

I need help. For the past 6yrs my husband thinks that many people from the town he lived in 30yrs ago are out to destroy his life. he thinks his mother and sisters are all involved. he beleives are car and house have been bugged. he beleives that some how he has pissed off some powerful people. he does not know who they are. of course i am involved with it all. i have been brain washed. our two oldest boys have moved accross the country to get away from him.he has no friends or family left except me and our youngest boy. we went out with my friend from work on newyrs eve he states she told him he has pissed a lot of powerful people off.I cant have no friends. he thinks my father has hired my uncle to kill him. i dont know what to do. we have been married 23yrs. please help

I have an adult daughter with symptoms very similar to what you are describing, and I feel your pain. I am fortunate enough to have a relative who is a medical doctor in the same city I live in and after witnessing my daughter's delusional behavior he initiated having her taken to a mental health facility. This did involve the police coming with the mental health doctor to take her to the hospital, which I didn't expect but there is no easy way to deal with this. I am not a medical professional but from my recent experiences with my daughter I believe you badly need to find someone to help you.

Are there any family members that will help you get your husband medical help? A pastor if you belong to a church? Look in the telephone directory for mental health services. Most cities have this type of service offered by non-profit organizations, or even connected to city/county/state government. A councilor at this type of service might give you some direction.

Here's the hard part: you are the spouse living in the same household. You probably have the most power to force him to get help. You see, and suffer from, his behavior up close like no one else.

And, YOUR well being is important also. You may need to think about staying somewhere else until your husband gets the medical care he obviously needs. You are the best judge of that.

GET HELP FROM FRIENDS OR FAMILY but have no doubt that your husband is in BAD need of medical care.

i have no help. its just myself and youngest son.
my family is alway across the county. he has no friends or family to help.

I became so frustrated i tried to leave. i left my job of 6yrs without notice to move to my sisters, my son didnt want to leave his friends i could not leave my son. now i am without a job nowere to go.the drama is to much. the only thing they will do in my town is hold him for 24hrs. he wont tell anyone what is going on. becouse this is the perfect crime as he said.