Personality changes

Hello Sunshine888

So sorry to hear about your mum.

My husband was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour last July. He did really well and we were very positive for a while. He is ‘moody’ and I am never sure how he’s going to be, but I think mostly it is a combination of medication and the illness itself. He gets very frustrated that he can’t do the things he used to and that he needs help with personal care. If he does ‘have a go’ at me, it does upset me but I just go in another room, for a few minutes. 

We try to support each other through this hard time and try not to talk about illness all the time. I feel he needs to know what’s going on in our family and also in the wider world (even if the latter isn’t very inspiring). He watches the news anyway. In fact because he has poor mobility he has watched a lot of TV. Maybe talking to your mum about something she’s interested in and also saying you understand she’s not always feeling good, might help a little.

Take a deep breath and smile, it helps!

Love

Llamalover x

Dear llamalover,

Thanks for your kind words and sorry for your husband's and your situation too, I'm sure you're being incredibly strong.

I worry when I'm not expecting a certain mood or comment from her I might not give the most neutral reaction... and I don't want her to feel badly.

Its a tough time, but I'm glad to be home.

Lots of love.x

Hi,

I’m sure you are doing your very best and your mum will appreciate everything you are doing. Deep down whatever their mood I’m sure they are doing their best too.Talking can be the best medicine sometimes.

Love and Best Wishes x