My life after cancer

Hi everyone, my name is Temi and I beat lungs cancer last year, I just wanted to know if there is anyone going through this. For some reasons I keep thinking about me dying and I am so scared. I don’t know what is happening to me. I’m really struggling to not think about something like that, but everything is a trigger for me.  I cry almost everyday and I also feel like something else is happening to my body and mind. I really feel sad and depressed. I’m also in my twenties. 

  • Hi Temi, I am so encouraged by the news that you beat lung cancer. That is awesome and shows that you are a fighter. It is natural to feel anxiety after a major illness. Sometimes all our energy goes into the fight, and is is only afterwards that we feel the fear. It may be beneficial to find someone to talk to on a regular basis, if you are feeling overwhelmed. I am just setting out on my cancer journey (also lung cancer), but I am energised to hear that they caught your symptoms and nursed you back to physical health. Now you need to focus on your mental health. It is normal to think about dying when you have received such an important diagnosis. Do you have good friends to share your worries with? I sincerely hope you find your way back to a good place, and don't hesitate to talk to your GP if you feel you need a referral. All the best ...

  • Thank you so much for your kind comment, tbh I think I put all my energy in fighting and I’m just dealing with the situation now. My anxiety has gotten worse and I will go speak to the GP maybe I can get help. Thank you so much