Thanks @Shaz51, and yes you're right, I dont volunteer too much information to hubby as he too gets very anxious. He has PTSD (among a number of other mental and physical illnesses) and so he is prone to severe anxiety and mood swings. I am not about to tell him what he should chose when it comes to future anti-cancer treatments. However if he asks me what I think, then I want to be fully aware of the options, the side effects, and the benefits or otherwise. Therefore I need to be prepared and fully informed.
@PeppiPatty, like you I'm not sure we've formally met, although I have seen you around quite a bit. Yes my story is on the Sane site. Somewhere here on the Carers Forum I have a thread, although I havent posted to it in a while, and in fact not sure how to even find it again after a bit of an absence lately. I am official carer for my husband who has numerous mental and physical issues, including being an alcoholic. I am also the primary contact for my brother who is suicidal. So I spend a bit of time here on the Carers side. Although lately I have spent more time on the other side of the Forums as I personally suffer from PTSD, anxiety, OCD and periods of depression. Thats where I have been posting lately. All the recent drama's around hubby, mother, father and brother's health have all contributed to my own mental health being a concern of late.
Gosh your poor hubby! And you as well. You have both gone through so much over the last 3 years. Giving up firstly hard drugs, then alcohol and then cigarettes. Giving up any one of those is a major victory in itself I would imagine. So well done to him, and to you too for helping him achieve those victories.
My brother in law suffers from schitzophrenia but is well medicated and copes well these days, but it has been a major battle for him in the past. Medication is a tricky thing to get right. I'm sorry to hear that he appears to be using his illness as an excuse to order you around and use you as his personal slave. I know we tend to make allowances for our loved ones, and its often hard not to, but really that isnt right. I'm pleased to hear that you are in touch with the hospital with regards to his delusions etc.
So how was your trip to the shops and your visit with your husband's Mum for lunch?
Hello and thanks also to those of you today who responded to my earlier post. Thanks for being here for me, its very much appreciated. @Faith-and-Hope @TAB @Appleblossom @Former-Member @Shaz51
Have a good evening everyone.
Sherry 
