Tyler, I don't remember anywhere in my post did I use the term "murdered babies". I simply stated that I agreed with the church's doctrine with regard to embryonic research and contraception, and that I believed that this subject was not a political, but a moral issue. Just because there are Catholics (and priests) that disagree with this does not mean that the rules are going to chaby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
tylerfitz, While you have a right to your opinion, so does cwyoungh. You see this issue as political, and cwyoung see's it as a moral issue. As a practicing Catholic, I would oppose both embryonic research, as well as in-vitro fertilization for the specific reason, that no fertilized eggs should be discarded, which is in line with the stance the church takes on these moral issues. However, notby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
I personally doubt a general practitioner is qualified to deal with the entire scope of your boyfriend's disease. It's possible, your boyfriend is not being completely frank with his doctor, therefore the MD is unable to determine if enough symptoms are manifesting itself to warrent further testing or a referral to a specialist? His best bet (and yours), is to see a neurologist at an HD Centerby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
My kids were teenagers when their dad was diagnosed with HD, but he had experienced symptoms for several years prior to diagnosis; mostly behavioral and poor financial decisions. One of our biggest challenges early on was how to react to his anger issues and erratic behavior. I did a lot of research and talked openly with the kids about what our future was going to be like with their father, asby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Jennie, by giving myself a mental break I was able to come home with a different attitude. While away I gave myself time to grieve the loss of the husband I once married, and come to terms with what he had become. I wasn't "in love" with him anymore and my heart felt empty. I was lonely. Thankfully, I had a dear friend that took my in and gave me a lot of support and friendship.by djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
P.S. Don't let the company bully you. If they try to force you out, you can reach out to EEOC (Equal Employment Op....) or ADA (American Disabilities ...), or even a local community service that has lawyers that do pro bono work. There's a cost to hiring a private lawyer, you may want to try free or less expensive avenues first. Also, read your company insurance policies yourself, don't relyby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
My husband had similar issue. His job said they would not accommodate him because a primary function of his job was to be able to drive, and he could no longer do so. There weren't any available positions in the company that would fit his skill set, so they put him on medical leave. At first he used a couple months of sick leave (rarely took sick time in 9 years so he had a lot to use up). Thby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
I agree with Barb on calling 911. For a long time my husband was out of control, completely unable to let things go, sometimes staying up half the night obsessing over where he felt he was wronged. According to him, my son and I were idiots and it was us that needed counseling because there was nothing wrong with him. At night, he would burst into the bedroom, wake me up, rant for a few minuteby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
I would definitely vote to give HD sufferers marijuana. As a matter of fact, I think the caregivers should also be given a prescription too! What a wonderful life it would be.by djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
I agree that it's the ones closest to the person with HD that gets the brunt of the abuse. It reminds me of when my kids were little and they would argue with each other and not listen to mom and dad, but when they went to grandma's or over a friends house, they were the sweetest little angels. What's up with that? Must be part of our human nature that we don't guard our feelings and reactionby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Remember that not all employers will work with their employees, especially if the disability impacts the quality of their work. If your mistakes cost the company money, it's likely they will not be so forgiving. My husband's job description included driving carts of baggage to and from the flight line. When he had an accident at work, they insisted he be evaluated by OT, which subsequently resby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
My husband got off the xenazine and started taking risperidone. It virtually stopped the movements and agressive behaviors. It did increase his OCD, but I'll take that anyday over the angry man he was before.by djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Just like GFG, I've been married for over 25 years and had moments before my husband's diagnosis that I wanted to leave him. Once we found out, all the bad behaviors and changes in his personality made complete sense. What saved us, besides great meds, was our faith in God and our church community. I allowed myself to grieve for the loss of the husband I used to have and find peace and joy inby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
I don't know if it's that they don't specifically remember the hostility, but that they don't remember it the same way you do. When my husband got so violent with me I had to call the police, he told them that he pushed me a little and yelled at me. He either didn't remember or is in denial that he was punching and kicking me too. Even today, he remember's the incident but doesn't recall exactby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
I had to call the police one time because my husband wanted to take the car out and I wouldn't let him have the car keys. He grabbed my wallet but couldn't get to the car keys before I was able to grab them. He's not supposed to drive, very high accident risk. When he started hitting me I got out as fast as I could and called the police. This whole incident was because I got takeout hamburgerby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Hang in there Marlyssa. My husband has good and bad days too. I can't believe some of the stuff that comes out of his mouth sometimes. I have to take a step back and mentally put my fingers in my ears and say lalalalalala, I don't hear rrrrr you. He often doesn't remember what he says to me the next day, or even the next hour. In fact lately it's getting worse. He will have just had luncby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Vicky, I can totally relate to your furniture story. I actually moved out for a few weeks when my husband started re-arranging all the furniture to accommodate a room for his full sized ping pong table, which by the way, he only used a few times. He moved all the family room furniture and TV to our living room which was half the size. Then moved our piano out to the garage, it's ruined now dueby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Sonny, what you say is so true. When my family see's me waiting on my husband, i.e. dishing up and carrying his plate and beverage to the table, or ordering for him at a restaurant, doing all the household chores, etc... they tell me I'm spoiling him and that they don't see why he can do these things for himself. They don't understand that if I don't do these things for him, he gets frustratedby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
I'm so sorry that you are having to go through this. If I was there, I would give you the biggest hug. My husband did not do well on Xenazine. It helped his chorea but caused so many other symptoms, it was not worth it. He was only taking the meds because he was hoping to keep working. After an accident at work, they told him he could not return until he had a driving test to prove he couldby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Vicky, it's funny how every time I read one of your posts, I feel like I'm reading my story too. My husband of 26 years is no longer working, but I'm able to still work. He sleeps late every day and I go into work very early, so he is only alone for a few hours each day. My company has been tremendous in allowing me to take the time I need to take him to therapy and dr appts. I've been withby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Jackie, my heart goes out to you and your family. Like you we had no idea HD was in my husband's family as his father died from what we believe was a heart attack in his 50's. We don't know if he had been diagnosed with HD prior to that. My husband did not see his father again after his parents divorced when he was a young boy. It was quite a shock to find out the man I married that was so viby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
I'm so sorry you have to go through this. When my husband was at his most manic stage, I had to leave and stay with a friend for a few weeks. After the last crisis where he started to hit me, I called police. Thankfully, the office was familiar with the disease and did not haul him off to jail. Instead they called paramedics to bring him to hospital for meds to calm him down. We worked wiby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Sadly, this is normal for someone with HD. Until my husband started displaying symptoms, he rarely, if ever, cursed or raised his voice. It was one of the many things about him that I loved. In the early stages of the disease he started cursing at me, the kids, sports on television, even the TSA at the airport, which, by the way, he was suspended from work for 3 days for arguing with a TSA ageby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
My husband served 20 years in US Air Force, and was in the Middle East during the 1st Gulf War in 1991. It breaks my heart to watch the symptoms of HD take over his life. I miss the strong husband and father who gave us so much of himself for many years.by djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Please, Please, Please, get tested first, then adopt if you find you are HD positive and don't want to risk passing the disease to future generations. If you are pregnant and fetus tests positive, you not only have to deal with terminating a precious human life, but you also have to deal withfinding out that you are HD positive as well. That is a tremendous amount of stress you are putting onby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
I agree that the family are in complete denial. Unless she's been tested and found CAG in the normal range, there's a 50% chance these symptoms are a result of HD. In addition, you can't even estimate when symptoms would appear unless you know how high the CAG repeats are. For many years my husband was a responsible, loving partner and father, rarely yelling or swearing. In his early 40's hby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
My husband had mood swings and strange behavior for several years before he was diagnosed. I thought he stopped loving me and his behavior was a sign that he wanted a divorce. I was both relieved and saddened when we discovered the cause. Hopefully she will be receptive to seeing a physician or psych doctor. Not all mood swings and behavioral issues are tied to HD. With the imminent passby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
Unfortunately one of the symptoms of the disease is the person with HD can be unaware of the psychological changes they are going through, and deny there is anything wrong with their behavior. In their mind, every decision they make is completely logical, and we are the ones who are wrong. We went through several years of out of control spending and emotional outbursts from my husband before hiby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center
My husband and I celebrated our 26th wedding anniversay yesterday and not once did he say Happy Anniversay or I love you. No gifts or flowers for years. Verbally, he communicates very little to me, and rarely establishes eye to eye contact. I can't remember what it's like to be kissed or to have my hand held, or even hugged in earnest by my husband. I do know, however, that up until 8 yearsby djcloc - Huntington's Disease Support Center