Feeling very alone

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FormerMember

12 Feb 2009

I feel so alone at the moment, although I know I have my family and friends right there supporting me I feel that I should be the one with all answers, especially for the children. Everything seemed great, husband home he seemed fine at first but since he has been told he has to have chemo has gone back down hill and very negative about everything. Lost his appetite, just after seeming to be getting it back, looks very pale and tired, I can't wait to see that sparkle back in his eyes again. I feel helpless and hopeless that me, his wife, cannot make him feel better. I shall keep on trying though, will not give up.

FormerMember over 15 years ago

hiya i am on the same as your hubby and you r in same boat as my hubby i hav been feeling really down latelyand no i hav lost my sparkle to my hubby like you is very patient its just some days i get so emotional i am no good to anyone try reading matt embledons blogs and forum topic he is terminal and an inspiration and has made me feel better take care x
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FormerMember over 15 years ago

I'm on my 3rd diagnosis. My worst reaction was after the 2nd. I was so far down that I couldn't eat, sleep or even think.

Don't know if this will help you, but sometimes what you need to do is just break the cycle.

I spoke to my GP by phone as I couldn't even bring myself to change out of my pyjamas. He prescribed diazapam for 7 days, then some anti-depressants.

After one tablet, my mood lifted & that was enough to get me off the bottom. I didn't need the 3 a day he prescribed - 1 a day did it.

I was then back in a place where I could think more positively about my situation & started to see that it was not as hopeless as it looked.

Sometimes we need a little chemical help. My partner, like you, felt helpless but agreed it was the best thing I did.

Take all the help you can get.

All the best, it will get better.

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