2 months ago my DP was diagnosed with an illness requiring daily low dose meds. Since taking the meds his personality has taken a nose dive, to the point of daily conflict despite my constant attempts to avoid.
The children and I have been in tears over his excessive reactions that start with irritable and continue to a blow up, then back to irritable.
Though I am not afraid of him, I have been triggered due to a previous DV relationship, so my instinct is to stay well away from him.
We've known each other for over 12 years, relationship for 4, we have had only a couple of crossed words and absolutely nothing to this extent.
He went to GP explaining situation and GP changed meds. After only 3 days they switched back because his ailment had an episode.
My frustration is that there are surely more than 2 choices of meds, but at the moment he's staying on the original meds anyway.
So...can anyone offer any wisdom to how I can best support him/our relationship during this difficult time. Other than the lack of physical fear, though anxiety and probably fear too is affecting me due to PTSD from previous DV history, it is like being back in a relationship with my ex. I cannot express how far away this is from his usual character. Not only this but his sense of humour is completely gone which has always been the basis of our bond, as well as with the children.