Hi all...A bit of turmoil here, so any advice , or 'just' an ear gladly appreciated.
A close friend , though nor living close, is in turmoil re her stage 4 cancer. She's worried about food - needs to eat, can't think how or what. Frightened to go out, as Stoma bag burst last time, has had to rehouse her dog, so has lost that emotional support. In short, everything is feeling so hopeless for her she's feeling paralysed - so feels unable to reach out here, or anywhere (typing feels too much) as she is reluctant to phone Macmillan nurse, Dr, Samaritans or anyone. She wants friends to come by and help her cook, but no friends nearby, or, she feels she can't reach out. She's in a awful circle of needing help, but not being able to reach out. All the links Macmillan sent just seem too much to engage with also.

She seems fairly unaware even of her prognosis, but had just started chemo and already has lost her hair. 

I talk to her once a day, and support as best I can, but try not to give (too much) well meaning advice. 

Feeling stuck - not as stuck as my friend,but, I know this too may pass, but she is dwindling, and scared, and everything is toooo much for her. 

Thanks for listening.