Feeling so low and emotional

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatments-and-drugs/steroids

Hi Dee2020

Sorry to hear that . There does seem to be some connection between chemo and mood changes but my friend really struggled with the steroids. I have included a document that goes through some of them . But she really felt they affected her mood .

If you are interested our helpline staff may be able to talk through some of the clinical aspects of chemo . 0808 808 0000.

Hopefully others will share their experience. Are you thinking of having a chat with your team about it ? They do like to know about their side effects .

Really feel for you . How many cycles are you having ?

Thinking of you ,

Court 

Hi Dee, my husband is just heading to cycle 8, and around cycle 4 onwards he's become super emotional. In the past when I'm bawling at a sad TV programme he's always joked about it, but now he cries at almost anything so I think it is an effect of the chemo and also he's trying to be strong but he's scared too.

It's not an easy path or treatment, especially not being able to go out and socialise due to covid, perhaps that's adding to it for you too.

I hope you feel better soon,

Love Frances xx 

Hello Dee2020 and Francesst I really relate to this extremely scary and emotional time. I have had bad anxiety. I was ok when first diagnosed then as time went on just low. I know that if hadn’t been for COVID I would have been stronger. I get a knot in my stomach and just cry. So sending hugs xx

Thanks for this. Interesting to hear about similar side effects as cycles increase.

Best wishes to your husband. X

Thanks for your replys.

Im having 6 cycles then a scan Court. My oncologist FaceTimed me on Thursday for catch up before next cycle starts, but I didn’t mention my moods to her, only my bad skin side effects. Maybe I should have- but what can she do?

sorry to hear your suffering too Nelly1955. Have you had a chat with your team about your anxiety?

Hi Dee2020, thank you for asking, yes they know how anxious I am, they got me an ultrasound very. Quick but needing a mri, so might have to wait a bit. My doctor is helping, I’m on anti depressants, I have therapy. I speak to Macmillan nurses, but I sound like a broken record but I think all these lockdowns have a big part to play. I go for walks.I love social contact, I just think this as just added to the fear. Sending hugs to you, 

Hi Dee 2020, I’vejust finished cycle one & found myself super emotional too! Not down as such but just crying at everything good AND bad! Like looking at my partner & getting a lump in my throat & shedding a tear because I was so grateful for being looked after so well!  Also, my saliva glands hurt every time I cried!! (In addition to hurting when eating!) Now I’m on my ‘week off’ I’m not as emotional but expecting it back on round two!