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Title: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by DeansGirl on Mar 4th, 2003, 8:42pm This is my very first post, so please bear with me. My boyfriend is a CH, experiencing about 2 episodes a year, 4-8 weeks duration on average. I haven't known my guy for very long (a few months), so at first I wasn't sure I understood what was going on with a major shift in his personality. His most recent episode started about 2 months ago. The day it started, he became a different person. I understand the excruciating and debilitating pain he experiences, and how that would obviously affect your personality. But there was more to it than that. Even during his non-pain hours (or days), his whole personality seemed different. He was dulled, often humorless, and mostly emotionless. I don't know if it's the CH's, the meds, or what....and I'm researching like crazy to learn more about this CH life.....because I love him. Any advice or related experiences? |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by Jarvis on Mar 4th, 2003, 10:16pm Hey girl. For an episodic cluster headache sufferer. Its a semi normal thing. One day we are living a fabulous life of no pain where all things are possible and then without warning we are attacked over and over again by unseen pain. At first sheer exhaustion takes over we wait for the pain to return hoping to be vigilant and able to attack it before it attacks us. We become humorless, emotionless, withdrawn. ....For a short while there is only the existence of pain beyond compare....... Many of us exist with little or no sleep for weeks sometimes months on end. This only lasts a while untill we resign ourselves to the fact that this is our life......... . Then its over. We return to our normal, wonderfull, incredible, fabulous selves. ... My advice hang tough, not much you can really do, give him support, keep a thick skin and he will be back soon enuff. |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by cootie on Mar 4th, 2003, 10:33pm Hi DeansGirl....I'm a supporter.....guess it makes sense when an episode comes on..."just knowing" you will be goin thru that hell daily several times day for at least 6 to 8 weeks or longer and thought of all the meds and pain duration ahead would be nuff to change ones personality or outlook on life fer while....life ceases ta exist as it normally does. It's a clear path ta hell...."and back"......these are suma the toughest people I know ! Take care and stick around.......Pam-Cootes-da-supporter |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by Frank on Mar 4th, 2003, 11:22pm I haven't noticed a change in my personality but my family sure has.... or maybe I have too. Last Saturday, we decided to eat out at a Mexican place. Two of my kids (ages 11 and 13) reminded me that I need to take Maxalt and the O2 tank with me. Then Sunday, we planned a trip to my sister's house 70 miles away. I tried to talk my family out of it. I thought what happens if I get hit while driving there or driving back (my wife is disabled and cannot drive)? So they again talked me into it... making sure I remembered to take the Maxalt and O2 tank along. Sure enough, we got there and I got hit (luckily only a Kip "5"). Monday my daughter wanted to go clothes shopping but I had a "7" or "8" and so we did not go shopping. And tonight I had a "5"... followed an hour later by another "5". The kids wanted to know if it's going to get worse later.... Will I start screaming and cussing and throwing things like last Saturday? And can we try to go shopping tomorrow? And can we get haircuts this week?I feel like shit for letting my family down all the time!!!!!! |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by Ted on Mar 4th, 2003, 11:45pm Hi Girl. It could be that he has been getting hit at night and you aren't aware of it (we do try to sneak off without waking anyone up) and he's just really tired, affecting his sense of humor. It could be that he's depressed going through it all again. It could be that during the hit he's thinking about you and you doing what many do and leaving him, and that bums him out. It could be his meds. It could be anything. We're a good group to talk to after the fact. Try talking to him for the answer. |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by juvy on Mar 5th, 2003, 4:33am DeansGirl, I agree with Ted, the best thing you can do is wait for a good time to talk to him. From the pain side i can tell you, my personality changes big time. Normally, i'm sweet and take care not to hurt people's feeling. I enjoy life and going out and doing things. During an attack, i'm depressed, I definately don't want to go anywhere, I snap at every little thing (usually my fiance is the main target). In short i usually go from being an Angel in the morning to being the demon B*tch from Hell by the afternoon and staying that way for a few weeks. I've just started learning how to channel my anger and frustration to other venues. i hope this helps in your understanding. If you ever need someone to talk to feel free to email me at Juvember@hotmail.com Cheers, April |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by ave on Mar 5th, 2003, 4:58am And there is another thing; when I come out of an episode I feel like I have been wearing blinkers - you know, the things skittish horses used to wear. I feel I haven't really looked at the world for the duration of my episode. I have lived that part, sure, but only at about 45 percent of what is possible. Then there is the medication he might be on. Ask about that, and then do some research on this site. Oh, and steer him this way, and visit again yourself. There is a whole message board here, just for supporters of clusterheads. Great people, they will help you too. |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by DeansGirl on Mar 5th, 2003, 6:14am Thank you all so much for your invaluable advice. I will definitely be sticking with him, and am attending his doctor appointment tonight. He and I talked about the changes I noticed, and I showed him evidence by comparing notes and emails sent before, during, and after this last episode. He was stunned. He also now sees the correlation between the failure of his marriage with the horrible run of episodes he had during that time. Her complaints were all related to the behaviors he exhibits during his episodes, but not during remission times. I figure God has put us together for a reason....I'm using my analytical nature to try to understand and help this man of mine. During this episode, his Dr. put Dean on prednisone to abort the attacks. I noticed that he still exhibited symptoms of the attacks (reddened eye, increased bp and pulse, more quiet) at regular intervals completely unbeknownst to him. I wouldn't point it out to him (he suffers enough) but would record the symptoms and times in the log-spreadsheet I'm keeping for him. Sure enough, they match the times when his attacks would occur. Do those of you on successful preventative meds (for now) also experience this syndrome? Where you still have the other symptoms of the attack without the horrifying pain? God bless you all for what you have to go through...and I don't say that lightly....I've held him in my arms as he sobbed and rocked on the floor like a child, "in the position" as it were, head and neck in hands and begging for relief. You are all an inspiration to me. DeansGirl |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by Tim_w on Mar 5th, 2003, 6:51am Hi Deansgirl You will find that most clusterheads have a really good sense of humor (when not in cycle!) A good sense of humor is a must(just ask jonny) It help you get through the bad times! ;D Ask the doc about (verapamil) It has Helped a lot of people! I think you will make a great supporter, keep doing your home work! come to CH .com together My wife Robin has been my supporter for 23 years! Been married almost 26 years :o She is the greatest! With your help he can make it! Enjoy the good times,make the best of the bad! Wishing him pain free days and nites! Tim_w AKA Happy pappy ;D |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by Bob P on Mar 5th, 2003, 8:58am This thread points out the fact that CH is more than just a pain in the head. It is all consuming. Fighting through the attacks, anticipating the next one, stopping social activities so as not to get hit in an unfamiliar surrounding, fighting for the medications, dread, depression. Life becomes cluster headaches. Could some of this be from the changes in our head that cause the clusters? Is the hypo not only causing the attacks but also changing our emotions? Are there medications that will address both the attacks and the emotional changes? Sounds like a research project for you geeks. |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by woobie on Mar 5th, 2003, 9:13am Hi DeansGirl! I am a supporter too.. and I have to say that my husband is unbearable during his episodes. He is depressed and anxious ....anxiety plays a HUGE part with him.. always wondering when, and if, and how bad this time??? and how long?, and will the O2 will work this time???, and where are his shots??? Not to mention the sleep deprivation.. and the down right being SCARED to sleep. I would be a little moody too.. i reckon! So, yes, personality changes.. at least in this house.. are normal. Maybe his ex-wife didn't understand him or his CH enough to stick it out.. and I hope you will. This place will help you with that.. it helped me be more understanding with my husband, for sure!! And I learned what to do and what NOT to do when he's getting hit.. which is invaluable.. believe me!! Get your man on here!!! He might get a lot of the "it's not only me" relief from being here.. meeting others that feel the same way. I'm late.. as usual.. but..Nice to meet you, and welcome!!! Tina :-* |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by 9erfan on Mar 5th, 2003, 11:34am Deans Girl- Welcome to the board. I remember a few years back when I was working at a software company in the area. I was talking to this girl who was fairly new to the company and telling her about my headaches and she says to me "oh! that's what the problem is! I use to be scared to talk to you because you always looked so pissed off all the time". For me, when these h/a's hit really hard I get such incredible pain in my face that it is even painful to smile so I just don't. So yes, I look like I'm ppissed off all the time and everyone thinks I'm a b*tch! >:( The sleep deprivation alone just makes me a zombie and I can barely function. Everything your boyfriend is going through is normal unfortunately. But he sounds lucky to have you as a supporter! Keep supporting and invite him to our family! :) Virginia |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by brain_cramps on Mar 5th, 2003, 11:56am Personality change? PERSONALITY CHANGE? PERSONALITY CHANGE? PERSONALITY CHANGE? Are you off your *&$&* rocker? If I hear that #(#*@&$%@ question one more #*^%#$&%$#@ time, I swear I'm gonna &^#$*(^# kill someone. That's the most ridiculous *^%#%) thing I've heard in my entire &^%#*^ life. ex-Sales Rep, grant ;) :D |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by JDH on Mar 5th, 2003, 12:12pm The lack of sleep and the fear of the next hit definitely changes my personality & outlook. It usually starts in the fall by waking me up a few nights in a row and then it's downhill from there for the next few months with 2 to 4 attacks a day. You can maintain for a little while w/out sleep but you start wearing down fast and for me that's when the depression starts to set in. It's hard to NOT let this thing consume your life while it's happening because it's ALL you can think about. PFDAN's to your b-friend. Jim |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by TomM on Mar 5th, 2003, 1:57pm DeansGirl--You/ve come to the right place. Quote:
Yesterday, I was hit @ work w/ a Kip 8 in the late afternoon and then last night I think I said 10 words to my spousal unit the entire evening. When she went to bed I said "Uh huh". I was out of it. So, IMHO, this is 'normal' for CHers. Stick by him and support him emmotionaly. He needs you! TomM |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by don on Mar 5th, 2003, 2:42pm Very normal. Without naming names I'll give examples of a few; When in cycle or chronic some like to; Wear womens cloths (Charlie) Sodomize circus midgets (Jonny) Smoke ants (Paco) Travel aimlessly creating kaos (Linda) Indenture the elderly (Bill) Assault hockey players and polar bears (Margi) Place head in Blenda for hours (Nancy) The list goes on and on. Contribute greatly to humanity, and other worthy, causes while spreading peace, love and harmony.(don) ;D |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by jonny on Mar 5th, 2003, 3:20pm on 03/05/03 at 14:42:01, don wrote:
Excuse me Don, That would be : Chinese born Cuban circus midgets wearing pink tutu's with green afro's singing show tune's. Nothing like a fresh midget after the head banging is done ;D ........................jonny :D |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by echo on Mar 5th, 2003, 3:28pm on 03/05/03 at 15:20:17, jonny wrote:
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by BruceD on Mar 5th, 2003, 3:56pm Hey DeansGirl, Glad to see you here. I'm episodic and I can attest that my mood changes when in-cycle. My last episode lasted particularly long for me (Early last Sept. through the end of this Jan.) All I can say is that I respond horribly to sleep depravation. Then when the attacks start hitting during the day as well, it is very easy to get depressed. My wife & kids are great and keep me going when things seem dark, so I advise you to stay by your boyfriend and just be there for him. It’s great that you’re keeping tabs on things for him, because I know I sure wasn’t able to do that myself. When I get hit in the night I just slunk off to a quiet spot to bang my head and really had no idea of how long the attack would last (my wife would keep track for me though). Again, it sounds like you’re doing a great job of supporting him and you are way ahead of most if you look through this site for information. Great people, great advice, great family… Take care BruceD |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by cathy on Mar 5th, 2003, 4:05pm on 03/05/03 at 15:28:09, echo wrote:
Echo....are you trying to say YOUR with Jonny on this one.... ::) Cathy..... no CH but a personality disorder... ;D |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by echo on Mar 5th, 2003, 4:11pm I'm soooo confused. Let's just say that head is okee doughkee in my book. Well I don't want in on my book, someplace else is much better. Echo -- S'ingTFU now |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by SommelierCH on Mar 5th, 2003, 7:46pm Welcome. It’s great to see someone like you going out of their way to understand what we go through. The supporters you will meet here are all angels. They might have more of the same perspective that you do. I can’t speak for anyone other than me, but Cluster’s cause me to pull myself inward—no one can help me when it hits. I alone have to deal with what’s happening in my head, and only another Clusterhead can understand. For 10 weeks, every two years—IT is there—I always feel IT (we call this “shadows”), IT could start to grow any second, ANY SECOND!!! As people on this board will attest (by my ridiculously long posts, yep, longer than this one) I went 35+ hours without sleep, repeatedly. Even when I fell asleep, out of sheer exhaustion, I couldn’t get rest, I knew IT was just getting ready to pounce. Pain and sleep deprivation wrecks havoc on a sense of humor (again, people on this board will attest to that, at least in my case…Hell, I thought I was funny). My main personality change (other than withdrawing into myself—except for this family) was anger. And I’m not an angry person. Angry because THEY (you know…THEM) had a pill that would take away my pain, but THEY would only let me have 12 pills in 30 days, because I was classified as a MEEGRAINER!!! I needed one pill every day, at least, for “The Big One” which always hits, every night 15min-1.5 hrs after I fall asleep. In my mind THEY were causing my pain. That anger permeated my life as much as the pain. If you love your boyfriend, get him on this board. Seeing the rest of our stories will give him perspective, and reassure him that: YES, IT DOES HURT THAT BAD!!! Like Svenn, I am not a doctor. This is what works for me, when I am in cycle: ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL (and I get paid to drink), it’s a trigger!!! MOST IMPORTANT: Oxygen, read all you can about it here. For the Big One, that always hits 15min-2hrs after I go to sleep (hint: don’t sleep) I do a Maxalt MLT 10mg. or Zomig ZMT 5mg (both are fast dissolving, triptan based, tablets, that enter your body subcutaneously, under the tongue, bypassing the digestive system i.e. fast) and hit the oxygen. This will take out the Beast in 10-20 min. (That is, if the wind is blowing in the right direction, and the sun isn’t in your eyes and your glove’s not too big). Stick around and keep posting, the more we know, the more we can help, David J. |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by DeansGirl on Mar 6th, 2003, 12:12am Could some of this be from the changes in our head that cause the clusters? Is the hypo not only causing the attacks but also changing our emotions? Are there medications that will address both the attacks and the emotional changes? Sounds like a research project for you geeks.[/quote] Bob P, forgive my inexperience with quoting you. You seem to understand exactly the point I am trying to make. Yes, Dean's personality changes as he endures this horrible beast's presence, but that's not the change I'm talking about. His episode starts gradually, with twinges every few days and times of sleeplessness at night. From the very first day of these symptoms, he became a different person. It was like a shroud was pulled over his personality....dulling it and making him colorless. He no longer could feel things....his apathy was blatant, it was such a dramatic shift that I was stunned. He couldn't focus on tasks, his short term memory was gone, and this was BEFORE the beast ice-picked his brain. A few days after the last symptom disappeared (twinges without the debilitating pain), it was like a light switch snapped in his brain, and he returned to the Dean I knew before the attack. Those of you who responded in anger that I am focusing on this aspect....please believe me that I am doing everything in my power to find pain relief for him, it is priority NUMBER ONE, and that this is my search to help his life be healed in other areas as well. I believe this personality "shift" has damaged and ruined many of his relationships in the past, and I want to help him. I'm digging into research on the OUCH website too, and his doctor didn't know what I was talking about....but I truly believe that his episode creates a chemical reaction that alters his personality. I can't tell you all how much I appreciate your insight, and I will continue to read your advice and do more research so that I am useful to Dean during his attacks. DeansGirl |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by Not4Hire on Mar 6th, 2003, 12:31am bless you DeansGirl... ....we (well, some/most of us) wish we could have somebody with your grit to keep after and support those of us who get visited by the MOFO...... tell, no, DEMAND......ole Dean to come here and share his experience.... these folks will help....... just give 'em a chance. Hope this helps.......sorry y'all are here....glad ya found us... Steve(N4H) .....personality irrevocably altered....wonder what I was like B.C. ......(before clusters) ??? |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by TomM on Mar 6th, 2003, 12:27pm Quote:
Deans girl -- keep asking and prodding. Hey jonny! Quote:
Let us not forget to fish...for if you give a man a fish he eats for a day. But teach a man to fish and he'll be out of the house the entire weekend! 8) TomM |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by Roxy on Mar 6th, 2003, 12:55pm on 03/06/03 at 00:12:45, DeansGirl wrote:
You're a good woman, DeansGirl. I wish all the ch'ers spouses and partners had your attitude. It's not something to run away from....it's something to work through. As for the personality change....yes. I try to keep up a facade in front of others....but, it is exhausting to do, so I retreat within myself from the pain and weariness. It is so very hard to open myself and share what I'm going through. That is what you need to understand.....these things will turn you into a humorless, withdrawn hermit very easily. Trying to fight this, on top of the ch's.....well, to put it mildly.....it's tough. Hang in there with him......it will be worth it in the long run. Tracey |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by moosemedic on Mar 6th, 2003, 4:14pm most of my co workers and family think im a miserable sob.thing is i like to cut up and have a good time just like everyone else. its pretty hard when u kknow the pain is going to hit at the worst possible time.or try being constipated for 3 or 4 weeks from all the meds.sometimes your so groggy from meds and lack of sleep u couldnt laugh if u tried.just be as supportive as u can and remember that behind every c/h theres probebly a really cool person. moose medic |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by TomM on Mar 6th, 2003, 4:32pm Quote:
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by K. on Mar 6th, 2003, 6:23pm It definitely causes personality changes. Everyone likes to think they have control over their lives...but living with cluster headaches reminds you daily of how vulnerable you are. When I'm trying to appear normal on the outside for my family's sake...on the inside I'm thinking about when the next attack will come and what I need to do to prepare for it. I'm trying to plan my day so that most likely I will be home when I get hit again. The meds alone make you feel like absolute shit but it's better than a K10+. On a positive note...you sound like a great supporter and your guy should feel really lucky to have you. Karen |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by jonny on Mar 6th, 2003, 7:22pm on 03/06/03 at 18:23:32, K. wrote:
I beg to differ, when the pain leaves I go back to my life. I dont even think about it till I feel it coming on again, even when im posting here I dont think of the pain I only think of helping who I can. Living with chronic CH for more than half your life will do that, when the pain is gone I get on with my life till the next one (Which dont take long) I dont fear this beast, he fears me and I make sure of that by always having ways to kill him no matter where I am. ............................................jonny |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by K. on Mar 6th, 2003, 8:20pm Well jonny you're a hell of a lot stronger than I am. I don't have a cane and the circus midget thing scares me!!!! And why do you give me shit about my posts? It's just my opinion. I think chronic and episodics deal with it differently. I'm sure you'll tell me if you don't agree, but you KNOW how to survive because for you it never goes away. It is a way of life for you. To deal with that much pain on a regular basis you have to be strong. You know all the tricks to scare the beast away. When you're episodic and PF for a while and then get hit with 3 or 4 of these bastards a day..you aren't strong enough, you're unprepared to take on the beast. I've had to write stuff down so that if this cycle ever goes away and I am PF for awhile I will know exactly what to do next time. If it doesn't then I will have to learn how to not be afraid of the beast either and adjust my life accordingly. You say you always have ways to kill him no matter where you are. Well, I'm trying to learn how to do that. Until I found this place I had no clue. I'm trying to learn as much as I can just like everyone else here. Karen |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by jonny on Mar 6th, 2003, 8:30pm Well, you episodics best get with it. There is life out there even when in cycle. Arm yourself every where you will be everyday. I love you, Karen :) ..................................jonny |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by Charlie on Mar 7th, 2003, 6:28am I suspect I became even crankier after the attacks. When getting hit, I needed dead silence. Oddly, ever since then, I crave peace and quiet. I hate background music and rarely listen to it even at home. (I’m an epileptic as well and many of us become sound sensitive) I think this thing I have for quiet may have begun about the time my attacks began to dissipate. Makes little sense to me. As for Jonny, he does indeed handle it well. This ability of his has become more profound since the gradual sex change brought on by his cluster attacks. ;D Charlie 8) |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by Ann on Mar 7th, 2003, 9:28am Dean's Girl Having read this whole thread, circus midgets and all ;D, here's my humble opinion. You say that at the sign of the first twinge, his personality changes, his short term memory disappears etc etc. Same here for me. I don't know if it's a metobolic change due to the hypothalumus, or just an "Oh fuck here we go again" feeling. I didn't know my personality changed until recently when my hon looked at me one day and told me. I didn't know what he meant and god bless him, he had the balls to fill me in. Like Jonny, I get on with the living after an attack. I just make sure I have my imitrex if I'm leaving the house and I always check where the restrooms are where ever we go...just in case. I enjoy my pain free time because I know it won't last and because those memories are what keep me going when I do get hit. Since my hon told be about my swinging personality,(go ahead and have fun with that one boys! ;D) I try and be more aware of it. The drugs are partly to blame for the change I think. But without the drugs, I don't think I could survive. God bless you for being there for your guy. He's very lucky. hugs Ann |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by DeansGirl on Mar 10th, 2003, 6:27am Hello all, Not only did Dean read through this thread over the weekend, but last night when the beast attacked him for the first time in a few weeks, he came back here to know that he isn't alone. Thank you all just for being here, and supporting each other. Maybe next he'll post a message to you. ;) We'll see! DeansGirl |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by brain_cramps on Mar 10th, 2003, 8:44am on 03/10/03 at 06:27:09, DeansGirl wrote:
Lurking is the first step. Now come on in and say hi, Dean! PFDAN, grant |
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Title: If You Love Him- Post by Mikestu on Mar 10th, 2003, 8:04pm learn to live with it. I am two people. I am a happy, jovial husband and grandfather. I am also a somber, withdrawn, unsociable CH sufferer. I cannot change that. He cannot change that. It is impossible to have a CH and maintain normality. Just be glade that he doesn't fly into screaming rages, or sobbing, pleading episodes. |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by DeansGirl on Mar 10th, 2003, 8:13pm Well, he does have times like that. I am doing my best to deal with it, and live with it, but our relationship is new which makes this a greater challenge. DeansGirl |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by don on Mar 11th, 2003, 2:35pm Hey Dean............Bring it on Bro Yell, scream, bitch, fight.......you name it.............We have all been there and will probably return there at some point. Don't stop there though. When your feeling better, contribute and support others. We are here for you bro. JOIN OUCH! |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by CJohnson on Mar 12th, 2003, 2:34pm My wife tells me that I just seem tired, and I am. However when I come down from an episode I get a sappy, sentimental, lovey dovey, relieved feeling, which lasts for a few minutes. |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by DeansGirl on Mar 12th, 2003, 4:03pm Thanks for your post. When you say come down from an episode, do you mean a particular headache attack, or the episode that lasts for weeks or months? |
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Title: Re: Personality changes noticed, normal? Post by CJohnson on Mar 12th, 2003, 4:37pm I mean a particular headache attack which lasts for 15 minutes to an hour. I will break it down for you. If awake start at 1 if asleep start at 2. 1. Feel the dull ache behind the eye. hope its nothing. 2. Notice pain behind eye - a few moments of denial 3. I had better get up now, because its coming 4. Get dressed for running and go outside. Pain already intense 5. Run fast until I am out of breath. Pain remains intense 6. Come back inside, sit down, rock back and forth until pain subsides. Duration varies. 7. Pain is quick to go away. As soon as the pain slips away it is replaced with a euphoric, sentimental, lovey dovey feeling which lasts a few minutes. I will smile and be thankful for being pain free and for everything else. 8. If nighttime I crawl back into bed and hug and squeeze my wife and tell her how great she is. |
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