Hi im new to this group, i recently lost my sister to pancreatic cancer, i find myself being so angry all the time and im so tired as cant sleep as my brain wont switch off is this normal?
Hi Lee Jane,
So sorry for your loss.
I'm stage 4 incurable cancer.
It's not pancreatic cancer, but it's down near the bottom of the charts (the thin end of the wedge - if you Google 5 year survival rates) so not a very good one to get either, prognosis wise.
I think maybe you're stuck at the angry phase of grieving, I know I am, especially seeing as I live a healthy lifestyle, running twice a week, have always ate healithly, have always been outdoorsy and very active, even now.
I think being told you're incurable can make a person go through all the stages of grief as well. I almost want to blame something or someone, which in my heart of hearts I know isn't fair, as everybody is going all out to do their best for me. Doctors, nurses, you name it.
I think it's the unfairness of it all, plus the helplessness of being in others hands and lack of control that fuels my anger phase. I too am hoping it doesn't last much longer as youre right - being angry is exhausting.
Hope you find some peace soon too.x
Oops, just realised that this forum is supposed to be for bereaved family and friends only?
Hope you don't mind me posting here.x
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