I am in week 11 I know my moods are from raging to crying. I do try and control but it is difficult. A friend of mine who just finished 48 weeks of treatment, he had a very rough time deling with family and close freinds. He called me a couple of days ago and was so happy he felt a 100% better. I also understand some take longer to feel normal. Any way 34 weeks he is just about done. Can you lock him in the garage or something ( just joking ) Take care and good luck to you and your family.

Hugs From Doug

Most definitely, the mood issues are tx related. I know that while on tx, I am positive that people at work kept their distance from me because I was short tempered and would literally shoot from the hip with comebacks. I refused to take any crap from anyone and had absolutely NO patience with anybody, even myself.
I realized it, but even with the mild anti D that I took each day at nite to sleep, I still had to try and be careful. I spent much time away from people because I did not want to be biting off the head of every 2nd person I encountered.

Unfortunately, it will be up to you to find some sort or fix or compromise. You may need to learn to recognize the warning signs and try to keep your distance from him.
If he has already done 37 weeks, then he is more than half way done. Hopefully he will bounce back to his old self quickly once he is finished tx.

Speaking for myself, I started to bounce back to the normal me the first week after I finished tx.

Hang in there.

My husband is on week 3 of tx. He is usually a very upbeat person. It is hard to believe the change in him. He seems to go from feeling somewhat ok to feeling like crap in just a few minutes. I feel like I am walking on egg shells. He does not want to talk, instead he sits with this awful look on his face. I just took a tylenal pm to see if I can get some sleep. I tend to have trouble sleeping because I want to be able to help him if he needs it. I do not have an answer to your question, just wanted to reach out to another spouse of someone going through tx. If you need to vent to another spouse I am available.

I do feel a lot better- weekends are hard, because thats both our times off and its the only time we have as a family to do anything- and of course its when he is feeling his worst. Its really helps to hear that things to change back to "normal" after the treatment- I cannot actually believe how different things have gotten for him since he started. He physically feels better and less whipped on weekends, thank god- and the side effects are not nearly as bad as they were when he first started. I remember staying up a lot with him at night to be there with Tylenol, or advil- or when he forgot to take tylenol with the shot- how horrible he felt- the chills, and the shakes. Ugh-But thankfully he is nearing the end and we can see the light. I keep trying to focus on my pregnancy, and how amazing that is going to be- he is already an amazing father, and this is one of the main reasons he is going though this crap. Maybe I will think about locking him in the garage tho next Saturday....heheh

I had to stop treatment after 16 wks, non responder. I know I was terrible to live with. Now that I am off meds I am getting back to normal self. I was angry that I was sick, I was angry I was tired, I felt bad, I could not do even my normal things, it all built up to make me feel and act miserable. Most of the time I just wanted peace and quite and to be left alone. I know it sounds selfish but that is what I wanted most when on meds. take care and good luck.

Its mormal to feel this way. I argue more know with my husband than ever. You have very little patience on this TX. Its makes you moody, anxious and nervous at times. Im about as far on TX as your husband if he needs any help have him message me. I wish you both the best I know its hard for you as well. Its not forever, its a temporary situation and will get better. Stay strong and be well.

Well my friend My fellow DS friends have said it all. And I wont answer the last part out of respect. I truly hope it gets better for you and your family!!!! Take Care!

I don't have advice since I am in it as well. I am a spouse and we are in week 26. I don't recognize my husband. He is undetectable, looks good on paper, but the side effects are horrible and myself and our twin 4 year olds are paying a high price for our hopes. He is a nightmare to live with, truly. The unpredictability, the flipping of the switch, the helplessness on our part, the drain, the responsiblity for everything since he is non-functional, I am tapped and overwhelmed. I hope we can communicate since there are few spouses on here that can support each other. Thanks for writing your story. It is late so I must sleep while I can, but I will look for you again. LV, many hugs.