Today I can't cope

I was diagnosed in January with non Hodgson lymphoma.  Its stage 4.

I don't know how long i have and I don't want to know. We have got to the end of a summer that I wasn't sure I would live through. The winter is coming. I hate winter.

My mind just won't leave the question of 'was that my last one' alone. All i want to do is cry.

I have decided to keep my illness secret from my friends. My family know but I can't talk to them. The desolation on their faces is too much.

I feel alone hopeless and empty. I honestly don't know if this is a life I want to hold onto. It just hurts so much. 

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  • Hi Richard-john  I am so sorry to read your message the pain I can feel you have is immense.  Please don't go through this alone, let your friends in and talk to your family.  The desolation does ease like Ed says and family and friends are our strongest support.  I am on palliative treatment and don't know how long I have.  I have known since September 24 and have found it easier to live with as time goes by.  Please reach out and let someone help you.  I had counselling that Macmillan arranged for me and that did help.  We all deal with this differently but please don't do it alone.  You can phone the nurses on here too for advice and support.  You are not alone we are here for you .

    Lee x

  • Thanks Lee

    Sadly pallateve for me too.

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