Hepatitis C Support Group

Anmiha... I'm typically a very cheery, smiling person but when I was on TX I spent a good deal of time crying and feeling sad but I could never explain why I was sad. My hubby had to see that sad face for 48 weeks. I think he was ready to give up on me towards the end and I think he thought it was the way I would always be.

Well, I'm 12 weeks post treatment now and the cheery, smiling me is back. I know he's relieved.

Mood swings and depression are part of this treatment. Is he on anti-depressants? If not, he might want to check with his doc. I didn't take anti-depressants but maybe I should have. Many people take anti-depressants while on this treatment for the very reasons you are talking about.

Don't try too hard to make him smile. Just be yourself and don't get overly concerned about it unless it seems to be getting out of control. He just doesn't feel like smiling and he can't help it.

You sound like you are being very supportive, thats great! I was also very moody and angry alot, so don't take it personally.

I would just say try to be patient and just be there for him as much as you possibly can! I agree with Kary maybe he should get on anti-depressents, that might help if he needs it.

I am still on treatment and finally had to get on anti-depressants. Still not my smiley self but better. KaryMelly and AndNicole sound right on the money. Just keep being his support, he'll be smiling again.

when he gets moody jusy walk away, we dont even know hat our problem is , or why were mad . He should ask the doctor for something, it really works, also make sure he is getting enough water. Hang in there for him it will get better.

sorry about my spelling lol, cant see the keys

Depression and anxiety was one of the main problems
I had in treatment. At 8 weeks in to treatment the doctor put
me on antidepressants it help a lot with the fits of rage
but I was still very depresses and anxious
You need to see if the doctor will put him on antidepressents
My wife help a lot by helping me to stay in contact with realiaty
she was my rock.
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i was so sick much of the time and lost so much weight. for weeks i could only eat crackers. then, i got to where i could drink shakes. so i'd make a huge milkshake and put healthy stuff in it. at least i could get that down. and i don't eat meat but in treatment i had cravings for meat so i'd go ahead and eat it. it's difficult to eat a healthy diet when absolutely NOTHING tastes good!

just let him eat whatever sounds good! whatever he wants to eat at this point.

he probably can't cheer up in treatment cause its like going to war and being in the middle of fire! you're depressed, moody and you think everyone is crazy! it's horrible.

i remember screaming at friends over absolutely nothing. luckily, they were really good friends and never even batted an eye. they never said a word but just kept on being sweet. this is all you can do, anmiha.

hang in there. one day this will all be over. be patient, sweet and give him all the love and understanding that you have.

lots of hugs, q

I only want to add that as a typically very active person it was killing me to see my poor hubby have to pick up so much of what I considered "my responsiblities". The more he had to do, the worse I felt. I imagine the male ego could make that even a bigger issue.

I would like to thank all of you guys.... its' amazing how all of you have jumped in there and comforted both of us.... He came back today and toldd me the doctors told him that he's slightly aneamic, which we were quite expecting.... but as usual we looked eachother in the eye and said we'll figh this one together.... After reading all these answers I feel much more confident going on and I realize even more now that I don't have to take things personally....!!!Thank you so much!!!

Quasar.... I'm taking this time to be creative with my cooking and I manage to get something in him everyday, although I'm always scared I'm not cooking the right thing, but I'll remember your words if I see that sometimes he just can't!!!

Thank you guys, I was really down last night but I feel back the fighter I am and I see that that helps him so much too.... I hate being miserable around him!!!!

My best of wishes to all of you... It makes me glad that the world has such generous people!!!x

I agree with B 9s. There is nothing you can do to help him feel better. Trying to cheer him up might make him feel worse. This is a good situation to be bad at cheering. He doesn't want a cheerleader. He feels like crap cuz this stuff is turning him inside out to kill that pernicious virus.
Yes, just walk away. He needs his rest. some one to listen IF he feels up to talkng.
Talking on the phone was too exhausting for me.
If you just quietly be near, offer him water & pillows, he'll know you understand.