Feeling Low

2009-05-24T17:16:47Z

hi I am feeling really low today and can't seem to get back to being positive no matter what. I feel angry cheated frightened and very scared. i am frighted of dyiing and the process and bemoan my loss of feeling immortal. well I know its unrealistic but before diagnosis I did not think about dying at all. I gave up smoking 16 years ago so also feel cheated about that. In fact I am so angry and upset I can'get all the words out. HOW does one cope with the knowledge one is going to die sooner than one thought, and how do statistics fit into all of this . You can see I am totally confused. HELP Please

Newly Diagnosed

2009-05-21T16:07:09Z

Hi I am a newbie at this and not sure if I am in the right place to get support from others, can't seem to find where you start so that you can be in touch by e-mail etc. hopefully this it? Anyway, I was diagnosed with lung cancer (small cell type) in February and have had 3 sessions of chemo and Radio therapy. The shock of the diagnosis is just unbelievable and although but i think I am now through the worst of that, I find some days really hard to stay positive and not sink into bout of depresion. My prognosis is good, but to be honest what does that mean? My husband and I retired to France 21/2 years ago and we lovel it over here, but my French is not brilliant so that does not help, although my consultant does speak resonably good English, which is a blessing. I am due another session of chemo begining of June and then sometime after that will be the CT scan to see how I am doing - as it approaches I find myself worrying about it more, although I am trying to take each day as it comes. How does everyone else deal with their darkest moments, tips/hints would be really helpful. Looking forward to hearing from people so I don't feel so alone. Bea

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Feeling Low

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