Life after cancer

Yes, I can understand how you must be feeling, but I'm not sure there's any single way out from how you're thinking right now, so let's look at possibilities. You don't give any background to your worries so forgive me if you've tried any of these possible alternatives before. Firstly, arrange to consult a professional on your concern over the time since 2nd vaccine and drop in antibodies. I don't know the answer to that and please don't go looking at Dr Google for an answer either. Your GP could be a good start point.

Secondly, how do you fill your days? Do you have any hobbies? To give yourself a purpose every morning is a great way to overcome - and I accept this may sound harsh - feeling sorry for yourself. Feel sorry for someone or something else. Dozens of organisations are seeking volunteers to help in their work and I'm sure you could find that would be very rewarding - and distracting.

Me? I had my diagnosis of incurable advanced prostate cancer about three and a half years ago. It has metastasised into my skeleton and I now have to use a wheelchair much of the time. My 'distractions' are mainly family, friends and YouTube and I've also taken up painting, something I was told at school I was no good at.

I don't need to tell you being fearful is not good for you. Even if your concerns about a drop in antibodies is correct, do you not think this will be a widespread issue that health professionals will act upon?

thank you for responding. Depression and Anxiety are very selfish all consuming illnesses. I have a lot of loving support and am so  fortunate to be cancer free/in remission. I can't seem to get out of it. I've had counselling and am a patient at Erith Centre, Oxleas trust. My default setting is a heap of negativity. I'm ashamed as there's so many people in a far worse position than me.

The meds are not helping they just make me tired and lethargic but I'm afraid to come off them in case I get worse. I've got hobbies and a little dog as well as a supportive husband. I don't feel sorry for myself just horribly afraid all the time and filled with foreboding. I don't seem to be able to cope in this covid World. March '20 first lockdown triggered a lot of difficult emotions. I don't understand why I'm this way. CKD stage 4 and encephalitis didn't help. I paint, draw, embroider and take our dog out but these don't distract me from how I'm feeling. I've been fighting it for 17 months now and just keep getting more and more pills prescribed me. Not the answer.

had two counselling courses and hypnotherapy. Now doing art therapy.