Ups and Downs of Husband`s Mental Illness

Thinking of you @Shaz51, you do a lot for so many people, I agree with @Former-Member, you definitely deserve a medal (or medals) 😆

thank you @Determined :I have 2 other stepchildren that i have not written about yet heart:

, thinking of you and your family too , how is everything today

Hasn't been too bad today @Shaz51, had a trip to the pdoc today (for myself), tired after the big drive. Only problem living rual, have to drive out of town for so much. No progress on my big assignment today.

My darling was actually smiling when she arrived home from school run so that is a big positive for today 😆

Hey @Shaz51 @Determined
It's been a long day, Mr D had his surgery, am feeling tired and perhaps a little emotional.

@PeppiPattysaw that our medal winner @Shaz51 helped you out.

I can explain about weight and psych drugs. Simply put, a lot of psych drugs affect a patients metabolism, some lead to a lot of weight gain. As the drugs work via different brain pathways, some are likely to cause weight gain, others do not, it is also why some work for some patients while others don't. If a side effect is particularly bothering there is often scope to try a different one in the same class. The pdoc should be able to explain risk vs benefit.

Likewise, I can explain smoking and psych drugs simply. When a patient gives up smoking, some medicines they are on start to work more efficiently meaning that the patient might need a lower dose; keeping the patient on the same dose means the patient might be getting too much and side effects can be more severe. There are a some medicines where the opposite is the case.

@Former-Member

You must be relieved that the operation is over..

drained no doubt after such a lead up and concern for mr d

I hope that he rests and recovers soon...also feels safer and less anxious in his self

@Shaz51 @Former-Member @Determined @PeppiPatty @Faith-and-Hope @patientpatient

sending hello and warm wishes

mohill

Hi @Former-Member, you must be glad the operation is over. Thinking of you and Mr Darcy and trust the next stage of recovery goes well for you both.

Im not supprised you are tired and emotional, I know I would be. Extra hugs and prayers for you at the moment .