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Thanks @Changeling! I think the drug you were trying to spell above is the generic for Remeron. When the neurologist prescribed it in the hospital, she said it wouldn't deplete his sodium like some other psych drugs do, would help with his tremors, and calm him down. Since the night before going...

@Changeling My hubby had leg cramps so I went online and researched everything. I ended up giving him calcium, potassium and magnesium supplements and they went away. Once the pills ran out a couple of months ago, he didn't want to get anymore because of costs (he's been out of work since last...

Cross posting update: he was released from the hospital on Friday, thank God!! There are several diagnoses: metabolic encephalopathy, REM sleep disorder behavior, dysphagia, alcohol abuse, acquired thrombocytopenia (low platelets), anxiety & depression, reactive unspecified psychosis, essential...

Cross posting this... hubby had a terrible weekend with his PTSD symptoms as I have stated in other posts and woke up Monday with the most severe tremors I've ever seen. He was supposed to have blood work first thing in the morning, but he was shaking so bad he wanted me to put off the appt til...

Update: going to cross post this... hubby had a terrible weekend as I have stated and woke up Monday with the most severe tremors I've ever seen. He was supposed to have blood work first thing in the morning, but he was shaking so bad he wanted me to put off the appt til later in the day. I did...

@Justmehere, I just typed a lengthy response to your post and poof, it's gone! I'm annoyed and can't even think about rewriting this minute. I'll type it up later... damn computers! lol Heartfelt thanks for all you've typed above!

@Solara, yes, I've looked on the NAMI site and the classes they offer were geared more towards bi-polar from what I could tell. I've written their phone number down and plan to call them tomorrow. Them plus SupportWorks. I just don't know what kind of group to go into. The last group I was...

@anthony, I didn't know that because the doc said he could just stop since his dose was so low. I thought the meds were working because his behavior is now (literally starting today) the same as before he starting the meds (Prozac).

Yes, he goes to therapy once a week for 50 minutes which I DO NOT think is enough! He needs much more therapy than he's getting, but I have no clue how/where to get that help; he is not a vet. I'm going to check out a local hospital that has a partial hospitalization program to see if they can...

I have searched over and over for a local support group. I'm not sure I'm searching using the right words. Can someone please tell me how to find a support group for myself in my area? Is it possible that there aren't any even though I'm close to a fairly large city?

Does anyone know anything about this kind of treatment or know of anyone who has had success with it? I'm feeling a bit desperate.

Over a week ago, hubby and I talked about tested his theory that getting off his meds (Prozac and an anti-anxiety med I can't think of) so that he would know if the meds were working or not. I knew they are working, but since he doesn't like to take meds, he naturally thinks they are crap and...

@shimmerz, thanks! I'm "glad" to know this could all be related to the PTSD. We'll see what the tests show once he even gets an appt... @Nighthawk, thank you for your input as well. This really does help me to know it could all be the PTSD. The memory loss has only happened in the past few...

@shimmerz, not only is he passing out, but he also has slurred speech, memory loss, disorientation, and tremors. Are you affected by any of these? We're still waiting to get an appointment with a neurologist to make sure there isn't anything medical going on. Thanks!

Oh my gosh, it's so wonderful! These days are so few far and between. Is it awful to dread tomorrow just a little bit? I want every day to be like this. Selfish, huh? :-)

Feeling good after several rough days. Hubby didn't have any episodes, no disorientation, slurred speech, nothing. It was a good day!

Thanks! I've downloaded it. Looks pretty interesting.

Are there different kings of Al Anon meetings like they have in AA? If so, what kind did you go to? It was suggested by a friend that I go for support, but I really wanted to find a PTSD caregivers group. Not sure what the heck to go to. Maybe the Al Anon until I find the other group. The job...

Watching the last season of Dexter on Netflix and this morning I finished a Christmas table runner for our dining room table. YAY! The best part of finishing the table runner is that I am going to have pictures printed, write a pattern (to sell), and try to teach classes on it. Hopefully it will...

Thanks for your responses everyone! @Sweetpea76, I ordered the book you listed. I'm hoping it will have lots of info that Shock Waves doesn't have. My goal this week is to join a PTSD caregivers type of support group. I'm hoping maybe we can get him into a neurologist more quickly than the end...

My hubby was sexually abused when he was a child by his step-father. He told me about this around 21 years ago (we're going on 34 years married). Last June, he lost his job and has not been able to find employment since. This is when his symptoms surfaced and he could no longer keep them inside...