There's Nothing Funny About This

A woman calls Dr. P, overwhelmed by her husband's escalating, unpredictable behavior over the last seven years, which included calling her a "monster," moving to the basement, and hiding alcohol, following the death of his mother and a job loss. The caller is desperately trying to save the marriage. Dr. P emphasizes that the husband is dealing with a severe "him problem" (likely an existential crisis or unaddressed mental health issue) that the caller cannot fix. Dr. P's primary advice is for the caller to heed her marriage counselor's advice, focus entirely on her own "U problem" by managing her anxiety first, and achieve clear thinking so she can decide the best path forward for herself, regardless of her husband's participation.