Feeling Anxious

Hi. I see fromanother post you go to a Maggie’s centre. Can they suggest anything? Can you get yourself out in the fresh air regularly? That helped me enormously. Can you talk to your GP about a short course of antidepressants?

You say work is being a problem.
I point this article out to lots of people. Perhaps you could let both your GP and work read it.
https://www.workingwithcancer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/After-the-treatment-finishes-then-what.pdf

only a few suggestions.
Others will come up with more hopefully.
It must really be hard living on your own. Hugs

Morning Dani, thanks for this. Sitting crying as I feel so many of the things written. It's so difficult to explain to other people. I put my make-up on, hair, nails etc. Everyone thinks Josie's back to normal . Don't know what that is anymore. I have and will continue to ask for help.  Thanks again for caring.

Josie x

Josie hang on in there

Hugs

Hi Josie,

Sending you a virtual hug. I am always here too.

take care

Maria

Hi Josie. The article Dani has sent you is an excellent article. When  I finished treatment people commented how well I was looking. I copied the article and gave ti family and friends. I found solace in my garden and riding my bike. Cancers hard enough it’s got to be hard doing it on your own. Lots if head and neck cancer patients I’ve known have had a mild dose of anti depressants from  their g p. 
Hugs Hazel 

Hi mod. I have just read your post and can identify with your feelings.  I have had 2 virus in the last 2 months, the second one bring covid.  I have felt so low and unwell I have convinced myself the cancer is back.  I have missed my last 2 appointments because of queens funeral and my covid infection. I sm now going in next week but I am dreading it.  Like you I have got really low and worry through each day.  I am a year post treatment.  Just lost my sense of smell and taste again (covid!). I really want to feel better and get on and enjoy life, but the setbacks are hard aren’t they? Snd the side effects from treatment always there.   Sending you all best wishes snd I hope we can feel more like ourselves soon. Lizzie123 

Sorry to hear Lizzie 

Treatment and monitoring after covid have been spotty you’re bound to feel disappointed about it all. I count myself lucky that all this befell me before the pandemic. Best of luck next week. You’ve got this Lizzie. One year and your chances are excellent ️️

Thankyou Dani.  I just do feel lonely and vulnerable sometimes. Even though I have a lovely family. Lizzie x

Hi Lizzie. Sorry you’ve had 2 viruses so quickly. Am sure all will be ok at your check up.  one year out is a huge milestone. Things do get easier with time. I’m just over 4 years and still getting minor improvements but happily living my life. You’ll get there honestly. I’m doing almost everything I did pre treatment. In many  cases fr the better I appreciate the little things even more. 
Hugs Hazel. Let us know how you get on please. 

Hi Lizzie so sorry to hear your unwell. I honestly feel for you. Setbacks seem one after another. I got diagnosed with osteoporosis a few months ago. That really took the wind from my sails. Wish other people had more compassion. I hope you get to feel a bit better soon.

Take care 

Josie x