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Hi i 63 and my husband has incurable cancer , he is 65 , i am stuggling with every thing i have no support , one of my sons lives with us he is 31 and is on the autistic spectrum. I am sat hear writing this at 4am as i dont sleep much as i have started to have panic attacks at night , i worry about every thing all the time i dont enjoy any thing any more , i feel like i dont want to be hear any more , i dont want to watch what i know is coming .

  • Hi Carole-lynne,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I saw your post and wanted to send a reply. I hope you're feeling a little better - if possible - this morning, as the nights can be difficult.

    I'm very sorry to hear of your difficult situation, this sounds like a lot to be dealing with.

    It's important that you are getting some support with all this. Please keep reaching out to others wherever and whenever you feel you need a little more help. Keep in touch with your husband's doctor / medical team for any questions and for any support you need.

    Do also speak to your own doctor if you feel you'd like some help with how you're feeling, particularly if you're finding things overwhelming and struggling with the panic and worry.

    Beyond this, there is also Macmillan, who have a contact number as well as various online resources. Maggie's also provide lots of support and information, as well as local centres.

    We also have our nurses available if ever you want to talk things through with someone. You can reach them on freephone 0808 800 4040 - Monday-Friday, 9-5.

    We're always here on the forum whenever you need it, even if it's just to write things down. Do let us know how you're getting on.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator