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Forum Post: My mental health and dads cancer.

Posted by Becca-Sophie
Posted 21 days ago

I have struggled with my own mental health for 5 years plus, In fact just over a year ago I was in the mental hopspital for my mental health. I get severely depressed and suicidal and spend much time inside my head in the dark. I have other mental health problems too. A month ago dad was Diagnosed with...
Forum Post: Mum with Severe depression after cancer diagnosis

Posted by JL2206
Posted 2 months ago

I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced a relative suffer severe depression due to a cancer diagnosis, and if so, is it possible to ever get them back? My family and my life have been turned upside down since last October when my mum was diagnosed with lung cancer totally out of the blue...
Forum Post: mum didn't make it, what help is there?

Posted by Kitkat111
Posted 3 months ago

sadly my mum lost her battle with cancer in November and i'm struggling with the loss. I can't find local help, what should i do? my GP isn't being very helpful even though i have chronic depression. Any advice would be so helpful, Thank you all Kit xx
Forum Post: An introduction

Posted by Randy
Posted 3 months ago

Hi everyone. I just joined a moment ago and didn't know where to begin. It's a little depressing sometimes to think about and I thought maybe writing to others would at least get my thoughts to a point where I can deal with them. I was diagnosed with SLL in October 2012 and was determined...
Forum Post: Post-treatment depression

Posted by lynn123
Posted 4 months ago

Hi, I've just recently finished all my treatment for breast cancer, I had 6 lots of chemo, lumpectomy on left breast, reduction on right breast and axillary glands removed, followed by 3 weeks of radiotherapy which is all pretty much 'the norm' for breast cancer.... I think myself extremely...
Blog Post: Black Dog

Posted by eclectic chicken
Posted 4 months ago

(undated) Sometimes with a blog there’s nothing to write about…. sometimes too much. Other times you tend to just feel that yet another post on a similar theme is going one step too far. But hey… who is this blog for… not you. Me. Between this blog, my small...
Forum Post: LEFT LUNG REMOVED cancer Pneumonectomy

Posted by 786shaz
Posted 5 months ago

HI IM writing this with my um 58yr old had Left Lung removed 2 MONTH AGO. pain is still the same as at the begging so alot of pain still. some deprssion and constipation which can really get her down when she cant go regular. would like to speak-hear from other people there experiences and answer any...
Forum Post: Effects of hormone therapy treatment

Posted by Scaredy Cat
Posted 8 months ago

Hi Everyone, I don't get on here as often as I should but has anyone had any effects from the reduction in oestrogen. After I had my son I suffered with post-natal depression which is caused by the change in hormone levels. It's been a year since I was diagnosed with breast cancer and was started...
Blog Post: notes for today

Posted by eviewhite
Posted 8 months ago

So the past few weeks have been hectic and eventful. So many extraneous things going on in the family, i.e., legal issues with visitation for ex's parents with the children; family visiting from Los Angeles; new splint issues for poor little Emmie, which included having to buy a pushchair on the...
Forum Post: So scared...don't know how to cope!

Posted by caroley
Posted 8 months ago

Hello everyone....I'm new here and obviously I'd prefer not to have to be here! I've been reading some of your stories & posts and am amazed at how strong you all seem to be. So my first question is from where do you find the strength? How do you stay strong in the face of this awful...
Blog Post: settling in

Posted by eviewhite
Posted 9 months ago

Depression is starting to rer its ugly head in a noticable way. I find I'm quite detached from the family in general, despite being with them 24/7. Everything irritates me. I don't want to go anywhere or get anything done. I'm eating like I don't know what. I want to cry but I feel like...
Blog Post: Helping my MIL through her treatment

Posted by MarkR
Posted 9 months ago

Hi My MIL has just started her chemo (yesterday). She was very upbeat and was, pleasantly suprised at how much better it was than she had feared and initillly thought. She returned home after 2 hours drip feed treatment with steroids and was very positive. Today, she has woken in a very different...
Forum Post: my partner has pushed me away

Posted by SPHINX
Posted 10 months ago

Hi my partner in the last 3 months had cancer it was removed but still needs treatment. His moods swings have become terrible, he is depressed and stressed all the time and I am really worried he is having some kind of breakdown.He is not coping at all whicj is understandable but he is heading for destruction...
Forum Post: Stepdad has terminal secondary bone cancer

Posted by manimal
Posted 10 months ago

Hi, I'm new to this forum but it looks like a great place to get advice and I think it's wonderful to see so many people come together to help each other out. I'm living with my Mum at the moment while she is caring for my Stepdad who has been given weeks to live. I help her with emotional...
Forum Post: 3 years post stem cell transplant

Posted by suedenim
Posted 10 months ago

Hi all. As background I was diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma stage 4 October 2008, had R-CHOP21 November to March 2009, had a MUD transplant in June 2009 (thank you donor), went back to work in July 2010 and retired in March 2012 at 61 years of age. I've had some ups and downs and a few...
Blog Post: 337 days later ......

Posted by crazykaz
Posted 11 months ago

Hello everyone. So you thought I drop off this planet, well nope I did not. Let me bring you up to speed, after my operation, life seemed to return to normal, I had the 6 weeks off work, but when I returned things just did not seem to be the same, as someone whom works for the railway I have to...
Forum Post: How to Help Cope With The Loss of a Close Family Member?

Posted by sunshine90
Posted over 1 year ago

Hi, Back in October 2011 a close family member was diagnosed with Secondary Lung Carer. At the time the consultant was very positive it could be managable. It has spread shockingly fast to her bones, other organs and now her brain. We feel that it is a matter of a couple of months, instead of the...
Forum Post: Advice and support needed please.

Posted by LisaT
Posted over 1 year ago

Hi all, this is is my first time here and indeed experiencing cancer. My dad was told 3 weeks ago he has lung cancer and it is also in his bones. We are still waiting for the results of the biopsy from the lung to find out which type it is and which of the two is the primary. The whole family are really...
Blog Post: stepdad cant cope with loss of my beautiful mumx

Posted by passionflower
Posted over 2 years ago

well i thought things would calm down a bit after mums funeral etc but my stepdad has now been sent to the local mental health hospital for a three week stay maybe longer after he had a breakdown following mums death .hes been outside his bungalow shouting that mum was stealing his car ,hes called police...
Blog Post: So Far..

Posted by Kat.
Posted over 2 years ago

Basically this is the same as my profile but i just wanted to share my experience with you all and if there is anyone out there that is suffering even when in remission i will be here for you... (Non Hodgkins Lymphoma) Hi everyone I am a 39 yr old single mum to a beautiful daughter of 16 from...
Blog Post: Bang! There goes the French doors

Posted by Fulham P
Posted over 2 years ago

In January I was having romantic dinners on the beach in Koh Samui, in February I had a fantastic annual appraisal at work and planning the year ahead with my team, in March on a routine check up my doctor tells me I have a tumour on my tonsil that is probably benign but will need removing. The...
Blog Post: Ugh!

Posted by SKW
Posted over 2 years ago

I have leukaemia. Everytime I try to discuss my worries and sadness my partner says something trite like keep smiling and tries to perk me up. I have now idea how he feels as he is trying to stay positive for me and I feel liek a freak for feeling so upset all the time. HELP!
Blog Post: what do we do for the best?

Posted by greybadger
Posted over 3 years ago

I'm feeling really sorry for myself and down in the dumps this week. Must be christmas, and the weather. I feel guilty as I haven't been doing anything, but I get tummy pains when I stand too long, but would it improved if I made myself do more? Should I make myself go for a walk, or take...
Blog Post: Roll on the holidays

Posted by Solent Lady
Posted over 3 years ago

I should be feeling on top of the world with holidays coming up but I am not. The chemo brain shows no sign of disappearing - I am feeling constantly fuzzy and is made worse when I try to do anything. I am going in circles my brain doesn't want to think straight. Cooking is a nightmare and takes...
Blog Post: I can’t remember the last time I slept properly

Posted by modgirl
Posted over 3 years ago

My name is Sarah and I can’t remember the last time I slept properly or had a day without feeling alone and isolated.. I have just joined this site and started to look at posts by people to see what sort of things people are discussing and how I might for my part fit into this community. I made...
Blog Post: Well, here goes!

Posted by JEK
Posted over 3 years ago

Hey there everyone, I hope you're well. I've recently signed up to the MacMillan site and am very new to all this blogging! In truth, I'm not sure what I'm hoping to share or indeed to get from it...like-minded support, advice, validation that I'm not losing the plot...or maybe...

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