Job tonsil cancer and treatment feeling very low

It's normal for us to feel overwhelmed, your'e certainly not alone in feeling like this, most of us have been there, waiting for results is stressful but we have little choice... keeping occupied is one of the best ways to deal with the situation... not easy but it does help... contact your CNS for reassurance and let them know how you are feeling/coping...

Hi Toffee. Sorry you are feeling low. It is a hard time but hold in there as things do get better. At the moment it is all about ops and their side effects but given time life does get back to some normality. I have had over time 2 neck dissections and each time the issue with not being able to raise my arm resolved itself naturally so fingers crossed yours will too. The numbness does improve over time but it is always there but it is something that you get used to over time. As Micky says it does help to get occupied with an activity that you can really get lost in. I find it works for me. I volunteer at my local library and find shelving the books so soothing. I can't think about anything else while I am doing that so cancer and it's effects are not in my mind. Some people find a short course of antidepressants can help. Talk to your G.P. if you think this might help. I found talking about how I was feeling really helped me. This forum is a great place to do that but you can get other support through Macmillan. 

Sending you positive thoughts

Lyn

Hi Toffee,

Sorry you're feeling low at the moment. Cancer is tough and for a time it can feel overwhelming. It is normal to feel emotional about all the uncertainty however you have to prioritise yourself for a while and focus on just getting through treatment and then coping with side effects. One day at a time.  Dig deep, you will get through this.

Sending best wishes

Eliza

Toffee said:

feeling very  low and seem to cry at the drop of a hat.

You poor thing. We get PTSD after what we have been through. Be kind to yourself, don't push too hard. Do things you like to do and have a really good wail when you need to. It will get better