Ups and Downs of Husband`s Mental Illness

[Shaz51]

Hello @Former-Member

yes after mr shaz was in hospital 3 years ago and the specialist put him on 2 new meds have made a big difference

before three years ago , it was  different

He tends to blame himself and has little self compassion.-- yes mr shaz does this

telI me I was a killjoy.-- ha ha me too @Former-Member

I think that is why I want him to stay on his meds xx

[Former-Member]

I would hate to see Mr D return to where he was @Shaz51. I am afraid my view on psych meds given their appalling side effects is to advocate for Mr D and his desire to take to he absolute minimum necessary to maintain stability. I will read up and speak up, but I will also listen to and respect the treating team and encourage Mr D to adhere to treatment.  I would not want him off meds either.

[Determined]

@Shaz51 @Former-Member

Seems to be a common thread here lol

I am also perceived to be a killjoy.

[Determined]

Selective adulting I call it.

[Shaz51]

yes @Former-Member, @Determined

sometimes the side affects are still a worry

[Determined]

I agree @Shaz51 @Former-Member

While side affects are terrible unmedicated = so much worse for our loved ones. 

Finding the balance is the key. 

[Shaz51]

very true @Determined, @Former-Member and each day is different

Rained here this morning

we jut mowed a lawn in betwen showers

home again now

[Determined]

Had yard work planned here today @Shaz51 but got called into work.

Rain predicted tomorrow and across the weekend. 

[Shaz51]

yes same here @Determined, the ex cyclone has reformed back into a cyclone

[Former-Member]

Rain forecast here the next couple of days too, is windy.  Hope cyclone stays well clear @Shaz51 and no hail in your neck of the woods   @Determined . Mr Darcy did another section of mowing today.  I went out for coffee this afternoon with understanding friend. For a pair of grumpy old killjoys we certainly laughed a lot.