Uncontollable tears, anyone else?

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I was diagnosed in February 2021 with bowel cancer. I had surgery at Easter and then put on chemotherapy for eight sessions of  Capecitapine .Unfortunatley it was not suitable for me and after two sessions I had a month off chemo before starting infusion  only treatment in July The side effects were lessened however, treatment always delayed instead of treatment every two  weeks, owing to low platelets and  white blood cells it was more like a month between treatments. Treatment reduced to 80 % but still delays between treatments .At last my chemo treatment has been reduced to 70% and success no bad effects on my platelets and blod cells.I think I am coping well.

I have always been positive and accept things as they come along. I have loads of fabulous support. Initally my chemo would end in October but now my treatment will not end until January 2022. However, very recently I find myself crying for no reason. I have no control whatsoever. I know that I am a weepy woman,( I cry at films, ) but this is something else.It happens any time and any place.I just have no control.Worae still,unlike actresses who look fav=bulous when they cry, I get a red and blotchy face that makes it obvious that I  am a mess!

Has anyone else experienced this? If so,is it just a short phase? How do I control it? Can anyone explain the cause, is it the  medication or am I going through a bad stage?How long will it last? Any advice  gratefully recieved.

Catsski

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Thank you! I feel so much better for sharing this. I also admit that I swear, I never use to but somehow it is being like a rebel... I do not swear in public just at home and it does release tension! 

     You take care of yourself and thank you.xx

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Hello Geeker,

    I am so grateful to all who have replied, I really am feeling so much better, in such a short time by facing the truth and getting it off my chest. It really is good to keep chatting and sharing experiences.

    I've been  less tearful today , tomorrow will be even better!

     Thank you so much.xx

  • Hi Catsski, 

    Be kind to yourself, you are being very harsh on yourself when you say you are behaving like a spoiled brat.

    You are having a hard time and dealing with difficult stuff. Here is a good place to share. Even when you do have fabulous support you need to let go sometimes and if you can't do it consciously your body and brain will just let go, sometimes at the most inconvenient moment. I have never been a pretty crier, I tell myself that is just in films.

    Best wishes 

    Sarah 

  • Hi there Catsski

    Im a positive person too however I can only take so much forcing the positive vibe before my head explodes and I want to scream extremely loudly. 
    You’re human and you’ve been through an enormous amount of stress. It’s normal to release it. Don’t worry if you’ve got a blotchy face or what people think. Release the anxiety anyway that suits you. 
    one thing I’ve learned in my long life is bottling it up makes it worse. 
    Remember you’re doing an amazing job fighting. 
    Take care

    Ann
     ‍Art

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    Former Member in reply to Artsie

    Hello Artsie Ann,

    Thank you for taking the time and trouble to reply. The thing is, at the moment my crying is completely uncontrollable.  It just happens.....I can be doing some mindless household chore and find I am crying, no trigger not even thinking about anything but the job I am doing, yet I find tears running down my face. It is so weird. I know I do have triggers  that set me off. I started telling my husband about the responses I have received on this site and then I just got choked and the tears come flooding in again. I do find that when people show they are thinking of me, either receiving a card or even a message I am overwhelmed at the thought that someone actually cares enough about me to contact me. I am in tears now. This is what is so ridiculous!

    Hope all is well with you. 

    Catsski

  • Oh 

    I agree with  you are not being at all selfish. This affects every part of you . 
    It’s been a vulnerable time .

    Much love ,

    Court 

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    Former Member in reply to court

    Even if you were being selfish (which you are very definitely NOT) I’ve come to terms that sometimes during this journey that’s okay. There are times when you need to put yourself  first and just think about ‘you’

    When you are diagnosed with cancer, I think it is overwhelming the amount of love and support people give. Everybody wants to help yet feels a little helpless. My mother-in-law has even turned human and can’t do enough for me!! 

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Geeker My sister in law was the. same as your mother in law  I didn't get help from her but I got something better New dressing gown and 2pls of knickers . . A lot of people find it hard to come to Slight frownrms with  everything . At least I have lots of granny knickersSlight frownSee no evilSpy

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    Former Member in reply to court

    Hello Court,

    Thank you so much! I thought I was coping so well, but I'm not. I'm hitting  a low spot, so the only way is up!

    Hugs

     Catsski

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Hello Geeker,

    Good to hear that your mother-in-law is supporting you. The things you have to do to get her on board, but the Big C is a bit drastic!.....(hehe).

     Hugs Catsski