My daughter

Hello and welcome  to the community, although sorry to hear why you find yourself here. We worry about our children no matter what age they are and always fear for them when they have an illness. We have a very supportive group here you may find it helpful to join, Family and Friends . There you will find others with loved ones affected by cancer and where you can let out your feelings to others who understand. If you feel like talking to someone in person, the free helpline is open until 8pm every day on 0808 808 0000. You will find them very helpful. Wishing you and your daughter well. Best wishes.

Hi

I am so glad to hear that your daughter has made a good recovery but sad to hear how you are struggling. I think we do always worry about our children no matter how old they are. So in one sense, yes it’s normal. But I think the way you describe being on autopilot and your doctor’s assessment that you might benefit from taking some pills might indicate that it’s tipped over into something that’s a problem. Do I make sense? 

Personally (and it is personal) I have nothing against pills. Why feel awful when I can feel better? 

I think it does help to talk to people who understand and in addition to the groups already mentioned I think it might be worth calling the Ask Eve nurse information line run by the gynae cancer charity The Eve Appeal. It’s free to call and their nurse is wonderful.

You have taken that first important step of admitting how you feel - and that takes courage. I hope you can find a way through this and find some peace of mind 

xx

Thank you for your reply. I will get there in the end I am sure. X