Hi all, I had a prosectomy non nerve sparing two years one month ago, all is well, but I have a problem with anger, i have become unbearable and i am self aware of this, has anyone else had this issue?
Yes, I am erectile disfunction and incontinent still but improving, i can not talk with family as they just go oh youll be fine, I'm far from fine, I've booked an appointment with a special doctor tomorrow as im not stable anger wise
Hi Michael, I would suggest you speak to a professional at Maggie’s or one of the specialist MacMillan nurses on 0800 808 0000 or at PCUK 0800074 8383.
Like Steve I have more issues with anxiety than anger. I have found Maggie’s and the specialist nurses to be really good helping with this.
I spoke to Macmillan this morning they said to come on here, so i did, I do not like to bother my specialist nurses, they have far much to do, i have so much respect for all that have helped me and don't want to burden them with my anger issues x
Maggie’s Centres are places where anyone affected by cancer is welcome – whether just diagnosed or undergoing treatment, to post-treatment, recurrence, end of life or in bereavement.
Took this off the website, have had loads of help from them in 3 months.
Your anger isn't a specific consequence of your cancer and surgery, it's your unique psychological reaction to it. It's not unusual at all.
It may be a symptom of depression which manifests in all sorts of ways and everyone's different. You have been through a very stressful time and cancer and it's treatment does generate a lot of anxiety.
It's at times like this that however supportive your family are they may not be able to fully give you the emotional support you need.
If you find yourself getting uncontrollably angry, or are experiencing considerable distress because of it then it might be worthwhile consulting your GP who might think it helpful to prescribe some short term medication. This is not a solution but may help you find a solution.
Many cancer sufferers experience a period after treatment ends when they may feel isolated, or angry or, after all the attention of diagnosis and treatment that you've been left to struggle on your own and can't move on.
Depending on where you live, there should be local organisations that can help you with this. You may find a local prostate cancer support group, where you can meet other men now going through the experience that you've been through or men who have gone ahead of you and now what it's like. You may find local cancer charities that offer free counselling for people affected by cancer. Or you may find organisations that offer free courses for people affected by cancer to help them "move on" e.g. the Macmillan "HOPE" course.(Help to Overcome Problems Effectively).
To find out what's available for you where you live you can either call or pop into your local Macmillan Information and Support Centre or call the Macmillan National Helpline on 0808 808 00 00
To find out your nearest Macmillan Support Centre Click here
You don't have to struggle on your own, the help is there
As u have mentioned that u have ED and urinary issues then I would think that depression and anger is no surprise.
I am sure that would affect me in that way obviously depending on the severity, u do say that it's getting better.
MacMillan kindly gave me six counselling sessions after I finished my RT treatment, that did help.but probably six sessions is not enough.
U could go down that route or try your GP but there are long waiting lists.
I did go down that route as well but was offered cognitive behavioral therapy as the waiting list was shorter , however I didn't find that method very helpful.
The quickest route is probably to go for paid sessions with a counceller if u can or as previously mentioned somewhere like Maggie's.
