using humour

Hi KathH2. I'm not from this group so I hope you don't mind me answering. I think gallows humour really can help. I had brachytherapy following my hysterectomy for Endometrial cancer last year. At first I suffered with diarrhoea, squirting porridge as I called it. Now some 10 months later I often wake in the middle of the night with excruciating stomach pains. I feel like a fart will destroy the bathroom or a turnout will bazooka the pan and wake the neighbours!

I've come across many of your posts and like to say you are a star in the face of adversity! Your positive outlook is brilliant, ever thought about being a Champ?

Sending hugs, B xx

hi MrsBJH,  of course I don't mind you answering. Cancer's cancer. 

Thank you for your kind words. My positive outlook only extends to my cancer. I can't seem to apply the same outlook to my mental health. Since the first lockdown in March '20 I've suffered with acute anxiety and depression. Initially because of being vulnerable I thought I'd get the virus. But I continue to suffer  even after two vacs. 

I've been prescribed five different anti-depressants none of which have worked. I think  the virus was the catalyst that triggered  all the fear and deep foreboding and other emotions I suffered when I had cancer. I have a continual negative narrative that runs on a loop in my head.

Can you speak to your Surgeon about the pain you suffer in the night? I used to have three monthly check ups but of course things are different now.

In the early days I fancied salted peanuts but ate a very large bag full. When changing the stoma bag the stoma chose that time to emit projectile waste matter at the mirrored wardrobe I was sitting by. At the time I was horrified and cried but later found the funny side.

I'd love to be a champion - not sure though how to go about it.

Hugs back. X.

Hi KathH2. I'll be seeing my Surgeon in the next couple of weeks and will mention it if it gets worse or continues. I'm still having 3 monthly check-ups until 2023.

Did smile at your salted peanuts story! 

I'll PM you about Champing. and what's involved.

Hugs, B xx

thanks a lot. I always wrote my questions down beforehand so as not to forget anything.