Ups and Downs of Husband`s Mental Illness

thank you @Determined

how are you and your family today

went to church this morning and my SIL says " ohh you look sick, so pale in the face " (thanks )

then had morning tea with my mum, and aunty , we fixed all the problems of the world

then We taped up 6 big boxes which holds 24 shoeboxes in each big box for "Samaritan`s Purse Shoebox appeal where you fill up a shoebox with things for children around the world will receive a christmas - pretty good for a small country town and surrounding area

@Shaz51, no good and a little concerning that you are looking so ill 😞

That is a great effort for Samaritan`s Purse appeal,
Our church and school usually get improved also, it is a great ministry and outreach.

I am at the uni hiding today trying to get some progress on my assessment. (easily distracted at the moment even sitting here by myself so not having much luck).

My darling was going to take the boys to church this morning by herself while I came to uni but S2 decided he didn't want to go as he stacked his bike yesterday and is looking a bit battered and busied. (He's a bit precious about his appearance lol, don't know what he is going to do for school tomorrow, can't hide forever-)

My darling actually dropped by with some lunch and a big smile for me earlier after a visit to the chemist for supplies to patch up the little man, that was a lovely surprise. It is a relief to see her looking happier.

@Former-MemberI found Patrick McKeon great too . Thanks

Waiting for phone call fom son's dad re last time they travelled.

I also found Tufts Boston Director Dr Ghaemi very good.

Hi @Determined

easily distracted at the moment , I know what you mean , happens to me when i have to do the bookwork --arggg

Hope S2 feels better soon , how old is he

My darling actually dropped by with some lunch and a big smile for me earlier -- that was a lovely surprise @Determined

Last week , Mr shaz said he was more tired then usuall unti i saw him the next night he took his nigh time meds and then he took another one before bed and I said , you have taken 2 tonight , that is why you are tired, but he kept saying he only took one

and now he has started halving his doze , bit worried that he is yoyoing his meds

Ha ha Thanks @Former-Member

yes mum said yesterday " are you Ok ", so i must of looked a bit unwell and then MIL and SIL said it this morning , and mr shaz said " he could not tell any defference

thainking of you and mr @Former-Member xx

Thanks @Former-Member, really trusting that this is a sign of things to come.

There have been some relativly small steps that have been giant leaps for my darling in recent weeks. She was actually looking more content this morning than I have seen in a while. Also a simple gesture like dropping by with some lunch without an underlying motive is not somthing I have seen in a long time. (That sounds harsh but is said in the context of her wellness). Feeling more positive than I have in a long time despite current anxiety re studies.

Its a long road @Former-Member, trust things pick up for you both once this current hurdle is past.

For us it will be ~18 months since the wheels fell off so to speak but the end of this week will mark 12 months since my darling first went back into hospital (previous admission was end of 2014).
She went into hospital shortly after bubs 1st birthday, (Turns 2 on Tuesday). pdoc would have had her in earlier but she refused due to not wanting to be away from bub.

Agreed, it is so hard to relax and be confident and content with the current situation after being in survival mode for so long.

would Mr Shaz use one?-- I don`t think he would but i will see @Former-Member

We went to drop the boxes off 30 km away and the ute is leaking diesel all the way , Mr shaz tried t o fix it , he is very upset now