New and not quite sure what to do

Hi Dawnprawngirl

Wellcome o the group and sorry to hear that you are struggling. There is absolutely no need to feel guilty for asking for help from the community, that’s what we are here for, it certainly doesn’t matter to me that you were diagnosed two years ago  and  need help now.and I’m pretty sore it doesn’t matter to anyone else here as well

I suggest that you ring the Macmillan helpline to ask them about Counselling and they will be able to organise Counselling for you if you want some.  I had counselling while having treatment last year and I found it very helpful.

Have you tried medication? I did and I found it helpful, I also found doing the things that I love doing helps with any anxiety I have.

Wishing you the best of luck with everything and let us know how you are doing anytime you feel like it.

Best wishes

Daisy53

I’d second getting some counselling. Also don’t dismiss medication for anxiety and depression so speak with your GP. 

Hi Dawnprawngirlwelcome to the community sorry you find yourself here but it is the best  place for support from others who feel / felt the same as you .

my history is on my profile just click on my name and feel feel to read . I say history because I was diagnosed in 2019 hopefully finish treatment in june

Others will pop along later to say hi I’m sure and there has been threads from people like yourself who feel cut adrift when no treatment needed or finished .

As well as speaking to macmillan about counselling have a browse amongst the other threads . 
There is One  callied walking back to happiness we like to walk but take photos to share also theAwake thread is always good for a chat and a giggle .

Feel free to join in you’ll be welcomed 

take care 

Daisy53, thank you so much, that has made me feel so welcome xx I hadn’t thought of calling the help line about counselling. I also should think about medication , I know. May I ask what you take? You don’t have to say and I totally  get that xx

Angua1, thank you xx

Thank you Margaret, what a lovely reply. I love the walking back to happiness idea I feel being part of this group is going to make a big difference to me xx thank you all

You’re welcome. I take cymbalta which was prescribed by my GP.  I also use mediation  sometimes which also helps. I use Calm mostly. There a few good mediation apps out there for example Breathe and Headspace.

Daisy53 xx

Hi Dawnprawngirl sorry you're having a tough time right now and please do not feel guilty about asking for support.  In addition to the advice from the others, I just wondered if the anxiety and depression could actually be linked to the menopause. I only mention it because I have a friend who is suffering with severe anxiety, but it's been diagnosed as an esteogen deficiency linked to menopause, so she's had hormone therapy rather than anti depressants.  I had no idea that the menopause could cause such severe symptoms so it might be worth asking your GP about this, if you haven't already of course.   Best of luck x

Goodness I do feel for you but be kind to yourself, we're all only human. Take it one day at a time and try not to feel  guilty as I'm sure there's no need. I am a very 'up' cup half/three quarters full type of person but since starting my chemo have suffered from depression, it passes but it's very hard at times so remember to care for yourself and I do hope you get the professional help you need.