Hi Kimmer,
Do something for yourself. I found that I had to get out and away from it all at times. I went to the movies , shopping, coffee and walks with friends.
I think the irritability is due to their loss of control over their lives.
I also went to some counselling which I found extremely helpful.
I think involving your adult children is a good suggestion. Perhaps they could sit with your husband while you get some timeout.
And yes, this too will pass and life will get better. Hang in there.
Tammy


Caregiver/advocate to Husband Kris age 59@ diagnosis
DX Dec '10 SCC BOT T4aN2bM0 HPV+ve.Cisplatin x3 35 IMRT.
PET 6/11 clear.
R) level 2-4 neck dissection 8/1/11 to remove residual node - necrotic with NED
Feb '12 Ca back.. 3/8/12 total glossectomy/laryngectomy/bilat neck dissection/partial pharyngectomy etc. clear margins. All nodes negative for disease. PEG in.
March 2017 - 5 years disease free. Woohoo!