Super sensitive!

So sorry Nicole to hear that you feel that people around you and especially your husband aren't recognizing you have to come first right now.  My husband who snores a lot recognized the  importance of my sleep and he has since my diagnosis in November 2013 slept on the lounge.  Do you have a spare bed in your house that you could sleep in.  That your not getting quality sleep is a concern that I would try to rectify before anything else.  

In the early days of my journey I didn't handle arguments with my husband and felt resentful that he didn't understand exactly what I was going through but over time I realised that no one really understands unless they are experiencing the same thing and that it is up to me to make sure my needs are met.  That includes reducing my stress.

I now choose my battles and also choose how I will respond to any disappointments or insensitive behaviour from those closest too me.  Mostly I just let those resentful feelings float away.  It take practice, but I am more concerned about my health than trying to explain to people that they are being insensitive or selfish.  It takes too much energy.

I am sure things will settle down for you as time goes by.  It is very early days and no one really knows how to respond to each other in the beginning.

Big cyber hugs to you and I will you all the best with your treatments.

Joy xx