Ange

Hi, just to let you know my top secret solution re mental health is twofold - firstly a positive mental attitude (easier for some than others, granted) but getting on with life, seeing friends, working are all benefitting me and I would hope with others would serve to distract from negative thoughts, and seondly keeping as active as I can.  Getting out to get fresh air really helps generally and helps me manage some of the side effects from chemo, sometimes my activity is more pathetic than other times and this seems to be the case as I approach the last chemo at end Dec.

You don't say but it may be helpful for you to visit yoir GP who may be able to help the panic attacks and through MacMillan there is counselling available - may be worth exploring?

Good luck & enjoy the festive period.

Sam

My daughter has had the whole cocktail this year and has amazed me with her positive attitude.

Her philosophy has always been 'It is what it is, I can't change it so I'll deal with it'

Simple but effective for her.

I hope this helps

Irene x

Thank you so much Sam for reply, I'm in my 4th week of counseling thank Goodness,

Yes I need to start doing different things,I'm only leavingnthe house for hospital appointment ect,and it's not doing my head any good,this constant fear and panic is overwhelming,immon relaxers from my doctor,just wish and pray I could handle it all better,

Thank you Irene, thank you so much,will you please ask your daughter to send some of that positively my way please,xxx

Hello lovely. How are you doing?

ive just had my second cycle of chemo but my first wasn't so great. I caught a cold and ended me up in hospital as my white bloods were too low. 
 

gave me the absolute fear for leaving the house and germs, people coughing, touching trolleys etc.

had a lovely chat with my chemo nurse on Friday though and she quite simply said you still have a life, live it like you normally do. Don't be scared of what might or might not be. It's hard enough going through treatment without isolating yourself and worrying about things that might never happen.

so bit of waffling and not much advice (I'll blame the chemo brain) but please try not to worry ️

Also worth noting that being coccooned in your house is not half as healthy as fresh air outside (hopefully you're somewhere with open spaces).

Sam X

Thank you so much Lesley,s,

Yes this has happened me also, I'm not leaving the house only for hospital Appointment's,

The fear and panic that I have allowed to set in is cripplingly me,I look fine,I can do normal house_hold chores,as phicially I'm doing great, my mental health is totally gone,

I'm struggling to get through each day,this time of year is not helping,

My friends and family don't seem to understand and are losing patience with me,

My health nurse has me on relaxers and stronger ones for extreme panic Attacks,which I'm having a lot of,

Could really do with some advice,Anyone please,

Blessings Ange!

Thanks Sam,

If only I could get myself past this fear

Hiya!

try one step at a time. Quick visit to a local shop. Next day somewhere for a little longer.

im just over a week after my last chemo and only just started venturing to Asda. I've avoided my in laws house as my partners dad hasn't been well.

i know it's a strange fear people don't seem to understand much. But life is for living and we are going through treatment with good reason. Just baby steps xxx

Thank you so much Lesley's,xx