Mood Swings

[sherrardk]

Himself was very ill nearly 6 weeks ago (hospital job, major big operation, etc) and is making a 'remarkable recovery' (according to the GP). However, he is having massive mood swings - one day he might be almost manic (challenging boy#1 to see who can go highest on a swing - hasn't been on a swing since I can remember) and then there are days (like this weekend) where he can't summon up the effort to leave the house for some fresh aware. I know it's early days and I know he still doesn't feel completely well and that he has been extremely lucky but is this right? I am concerned as I was wondering if it is a long term affect of brain surgery (if it is, I am going to need some 'coping' mechanisms as it is hard going at the moment). Thanks for any insights and responses.

[SeaJayPea]

I was in a similar situation three and a bit years ago, although not due to brain surgery. They warned me that I might have mood swings as a result of all the opiates I'd had to take. I was up and down massively when I first came out of hospital. Then I had another lot a year or so later, and the same thing occurred. It has calmed down now, but took a while, I'm afraid.

Good luck with it all.

[starone]

I think he will level off after a while sher. In the meantime you know that we are all thinking of you and wishing your OH well soon. It sounds like a dreadful operation and as such it will take time for him to get over it. Best of luck to all of your family. I am a great believer in the power of positive thinking.

[anneasquith]

I don't think his symptoms are uncommon, early days.

[sherrardk]

I'm probably expecting too much of him because there are no visible signs that anything has been wrong but I am making sure he takes things really easy. Oh well, can't see me giving up smoking anytime soon!

[rockyracoon]

No advice Sherr, just wanted to say that I'm thinking if you :)

[pixie373]

Mood swings are incredibly common after a trauma of any kind. It will hopefully settle itself, but may be a few months.

[DaisyNonna]

Patience is the hardest virtue Sher. Thinking of you. How are the children coping?

[sherrardk]

The children are coping fine thank you - the older ones know to keep out of his way if he is in a bad mood and it's quite easy to distract the younger ones.

[pizza]

My thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family sherrardk x