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Mood change…
I started my treatment with viral load more than 5 million. First shot of Pegasus was horrible, I don’t have another word to explain it… I started feel the reaction after 2 hours… Now I’m on my 26th week, and Motrin is my best friend on my weekends. My viral load dropped to 14 - at least here some good news. The bad news is my mood. The situation at home is not looking good – constant “fights” with my wife, our girls (we have 2 beautiful daughters) see that and they started fight each other. We are trying to stop them – who is right, who is not… Oh, God… This is like snow ball – getting bigger and bigger. I think I’m just losing control… or already lost it… Yesterday after another scene my wife told me she wants to get divorce… I know that I’m the only one who is responsible for this situation, I wish I can control myself better….
and remember, tx is only temporary. everything will be back to normal before you know it! you are ready on your way to better health!
I'm sorry to hear that you feel like you're losing control. The ONLY way to fix it is to take control again.
That's it: Take control.
Want to make things right? Then take control. Laundry needs to be done? Do the laundry. Just focus on that like a mantra and the rest will fall into place. It's the trick that breaks me through every obstacle in my life and it's worked always.
That's it: Take control.
Want to make things right? Then take control. Laundry needs to be done? Do the laundry. Just focus on that like a mantra and the rest will fall into place. It's the trick that breaks me through every obstacle in my life and it's worked always.
Sorry I haven't had a chance to find links I promised you last night. Hopefully, others can help. I'm in a brain fog today.
People here use an expression to describe how you're feeling. The expression is 'riba rage'. (The rage is caused by interferon, but 'riba rage' has a catchy sound.)
You and your wife should both talk to your treating doctor about this. It is almost a universal problem for patients on treatment.
There are threads in Medhelp's archives about riba rage, some serious, some funny. You can put in a search for key words like riba rage, divorce, etc. One of many is at:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/592545?camp=36
I don't agree with you that it's all your fault. Yes, you're irritable on treatment but you're doing this for the entire family's sake. Each of you has responsibility to make this work.
I think your wife needs to look for more creative and positive solutions rather than hit the road. She's having a hard time, too, and you both need to de-escalate. Go to a movie and get her some flowers. And talk to the treating doctor, together.
People here use an expression to describe how you're feeling. The expression is 'riba rage'. (The rage is caused by interferon, but 'riba rage' has a catchy sound.)
You and your wife should both talk to your treating doctor about this. It is almost a universal problem for patients on treatment.
There are threads in Medhelp's archives about riba rage, some serious, some funny. You can put in a search for key words like riba rage, divorce, etc. One of many is at:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/592545?camp=36
I don't agree with you that it's all your fault. Yes, you're irritable on treatment but you're doing this for the entire family's sake. Each of you has responsibility to make this work.
I think your wife needs to look for more creative and positive solutions rather than hit the road. She's having a hard time, too, and you both need to de-escalate. Go to a movie and get her some flowers. And talk to the treating doctor, together.
Hi,
All of you – THANK YOU for your support! I talked to my wife after I cooled down, and she understood me. Things are going well now. NO DIVORCE for sure!!!
Debbie, thank you for the reminder – I did drink this Vitamin water too, and I loved the Orange one. Not sure why I stopped, but I will back on it again. I felt much better then.
Portann, my second viral load test results shown 14 (I think it was 18th or 22nd week, I just don’t remember). We both talked to my doctor before treatment, she explained us what the side effect could be during the next 48 weeks. It is always up and downs in the mood, but last week I think it was worst, I never felt myself like this.
I’m trying to stay away from the antidepressants as much as I can. And you know there is lot of natural products that you can use. I’m taking “Valerian”, and on bad days I drink tea called “Sleepy Time”. All these (and other products) have natural herbal in it that helps to cool you down.
Larry
All of you – THANK YOU for your support! I talked to my wife after I cooled down, and she understood me. Things are going well now. NO DIVORCE for sure!!!
Debbie, thank you for the reminder – I did drink this Vitamin water too, and I loved the Orange one. Not sure why I stopped, but I will back on it again. I felt much better then.
Portann, my second viral load test results shown 14 (I think it was 18th or 22nd week, I just don’t remember). We both talked to my doctor before treatment, she explained us what the side effect could be during the next 48 weeks. It is always up and downs in the mood, but last week I think it was worst, I never felt myself like this.
I’m trying to stay away from the antidepressants as much as I can. And you know there is lot of natural products that you can use. I’m taking “Valerian”, and on bad days I drink tea called “Sleepy Time”. All these (and other products) have natural herbal in it that helps to cool you down.
Larry
I'm on my 17th week of treatment and can relate to the mood changes. Somedays I can be fine and the next few days I'm raging at my boyfriend and having hateful thoughts. It does pass. I think if we can keep in mind that these side effects don't last and keep our ultimate goal of health in mind, that would be ideal, but it's hard and discouraging alot of the time. I'm trying to be more spiritual and say the Serenity Prayer when needed.
I am fortunate in that I took an early retirement so I can really take care of myself and concentrate on getting better but I still have some horrible days when I'm a raging bull (or cow in my case).
One suggestion I do have is to maybe show your wife some appreciation for her support. I do go to a therapist 2x a month and that helps to let off some of those negative feelings. Maybe that would help you guys. I'll put you in my prayers.
I am fortunate in that I took an early retirement so I can really take care of myself and concentrate on getting better but I still have some horrible days when I'm a raging bull (or cow in my case).
One suggestion I do have is to maybe show your wife some appreciation for her support. I do go to a therapist 2x a month and that helps to let off some of those negative feelings. Maybe that would help you guys. I'll put you in my prayers.
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