Feeling alone

FormerMember
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Hi there, 

My father was diagnosed with gastric cancer in 2019. He has had 2 different types of chemotherapy. Both of them made the cancer stabilized at first and then the cancer hor bigger after each. My dad was told by the doctor that there is no other treatments he can have. He has no been left on supportive care. About 2 weeks ago he was admitted to the hospital with a bleed. We later found out that it is coming from the cancer itself and that it has gotten even bigger blocking one of his blood vessels. He has had radiotherapy to stop the bleeding 2 days ago. He's been feeling absolutely terrible after that. He was vomiting all the afternoon after the treatment. He's been feeling tired and generally in pain. My mother and I are the main carers. I've been feeling like crap (pardon the language), just feels like this is never ending. Feels like I have no one to speak to and I'm alone. We don't know how long dad has as none of us want to know. But I've been getting nightmares that this is it. Can someone give me some advise on how to think more positive and not think of the terrible end story? 

  • Hi and a warm welcome to our online community. I noticed your post was unanswered and popped over from Carers Only. I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Yes, it is difficult to avoid thinking 'of the terrible end story'. I was advised to make new memories and if those memories are gentle hugs, make the most of it; it really does help to have those to look back on. It might be a good idea to speak to your own GP about how your dad's illness is affecting you, so that support for yourself can be put in place; carers need support too. I really don't know what to say to find more positive thoughts, but a psychologist told me to find a happy memory to comfort myself with and it works for me. There's one other thing I do; I cross my arms over my shoulders and give myself a hug and allow myself to feel hugged. If it works, it's got to be good.

    Love and hugs,

    LoobyLou
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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to LoobyLou49

    Hi, thank you so much for answering to my post. I've been taking one day at a time, I am also trying to just spend as much time with him as I can. It is definitely the most difficult time of my life ! My dad however is keeping the good spirit, he even said the other day 'you won't be able to get rid off me that easily'. Thank you for the positive words. I guess I just need someone who understands. 

    Love and hugs, 

    Dags