Pam,
Not sure why Vallium is a problem for him in his recovery program. I have been taking (2) 5mg' Vallium since spinal surgery 9 years ago (The Vallium was originally given to me while in the hospital). I often cut them in half.

Again, just curious where this fits in and whether this may help him thru some of the bad times. Is taking the Vallium off and on a problem??

I pray both of you have a wonderful enjoyable cruise/vacation. Heaven knows it is time for both of you to enjoy one another.

Gerry

Hi Gerry, DB had Valium only prescribed when he gave up alcohol 6 months ago, they won't prescribe it for him long term as it causes more problems down the track with dependency and his psychologist doesn't want him to take it, he had to take the Valium because his craving is massive and are left over from when I was prescribed last year.

We went out for dinner tonight with his two aunts and one uncle, lovely night out with good food and company, he got through it and seems to be ok. In better spirits tonight than the last few.

Enjoy the cruise! I love cruises....but that was back when I was drinking....

We enjoyed the short break, it was a difficult 7 nights for sure but as usual I'm in awe of his mental strength. Sleep has been his salvation, but also a worrying concern (sleeps in a deep sleep for hours and hours throughout the day). I'm glad to be home safe n sound.

It is good to read that you both enjoyed the break .

Happy to read it was a good thing in the end
Sleep
There are so many different kinds of problems
One thing I know for myself
It is something that was depleted and reduced to
if I was lucky three hours
It is very important for the body to heal
And then the depressing kind
You have been so selfless in this all
Be well
Always here
Love
Me

Pam,

So glad all went well and home safely. Reading in between the lines; it appears you felt stressed because of worry what might happen. I hope both of you did enjoy some good times. You are his strength. If nothing else; it was a change of environment. (You mentioned his deep sleep throughout the day; do you know if was he taking vallum? If so, this could be the reason.)

I was counting the days when you would be home and wondering how soon afterwards you would post. I knew you left on a Tuesday, the 22nd so figured the ship must have docked yesterday morning, Tuesday, the 29th.

Thanks for the update.


Gerry

Hi Gerry, Valium not the cause, only took one on the first night and then just relied on the Campral. I think he is in major depressive mode, he slept from the time we got home yesterday on the couch in the front room and eventually went to bed early evening, still asleep in bed now the next day. While it is quiet for me due to him being so on edge and irritable, it is not a good quiet as I'm still worried about him. I do wonder if he is BP 2. Anyway, he is safe and well. He put on 2.5kg, not that I can see it so he reckons I need new glasses. I put on .5 kg, I'm happy with that

Pam,
That is a bit worrisome. Do you think it would be possible to get him to go for a check-up? Even if there is depression; I would think his getting into some deep sleeping is still a bit unusual.

I pray you will be able to keep your spirits up. This has been very stressful. Hopefully the "rainbow" will soon peek thru seeing both of you enjoying one another.


Gerry