Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 Hi, I've recently started what I hope will be a serious, long-term relationship. I've told about the disease and stuff, but my partner feels pretty powerless and wants more places to turn for information. Any thoughts on what I can/should pass along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 Hi, Just be honest with your partner about your symptoms. This is something that will help, SO's, family, and friends. I know I wouldn't want people too see me when I was hyper, or very nausious, and feverish. I would push my friend away when she would try and hel, and take care of me. I would also isolate myself from people. Tell your partner, family, and friends, that its okay to be scared, and confused about this disease. Share your research with them. One of the key things to do is let them support, and love you. You will need it right now. Also celebrate the good things with them. I know that this all has helped me. And remember, to always, communicate. Hope this helps. melissa r. green Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand. Mother Terresa On Wed, 30 Apr 2003 19:46:20 -0000 " ajlingo " writes: > Hi, > > I've recently started what I hope will be a serious, long-term > relationship. I've told about the disease and stuff, but my partner > > feels pretty powerless and wants more places to turn for > information. Any thoughts on what I can/should pass along? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 On Wed, 30 Apr 2003 19:46:20 -0000 " ajlingo " writes: > Hi, > > I've recently started what I hope will be a serious, long-term > relationship. Where are you as far as your treatment goes? Sorry that I don't remember what you may have shared with us. While you don't want to downplay this too much there's not necessarily cause for him to feel " powerless. " Some of the terms associated with Graves, like " disease " and " remission, " have very ominous overtones, yet Graves is a condition that, properly managed, may not have such dramatic impact on your life in the future. E.g., I'm in remission now (and if I may so, thank G-d ;-). It may never come back but if it does I'm so much more informed this time that I feel optimistic in how I'll deal with it, my dr., etc. As far as how it would impact a relationship, true, I'm married, but what my husband and I would expect would be variations of the first time around - the rage, extreme PMS-like moods, etc. - that would hopefully be less intense since we would know exactly where it's coming from. Good luck and take care, Fay ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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