Post-Cancer Feelings

Recently I've been feeling so low and tired, everything seems such an effort to do. Not motivated to do anything really. Flashbacks of my time having cancer do not help at all! How do I deal with this? Nothing is seeming to get better! I wouldn't be surprised if it sounds like depression because I know it is common after having cancer but whatever it is I'm feeling isn't nice and I'm not managing to get school work etc done ;-; I feel so heavy with these negative feelings. I do have people I can talk to, I just personally feel like things aren't helping! Sorry this has been so negative 

  • Hi cbh

    This is totally normal it takes a long time to readjust from the stressful time you've been through, everyone here will have experienced it. You can often break the cycle by getting away from your usual surroundings and doing something totally different. I dont know how old you are, but if you are old enough and you are well enough how about going away in the summer holidays with a friend(s) for a trip, say hiking or cycling camping / youth hostel. It needn't cost a lot, you will have great fun and the adventure will leave you in a better position to deal with your problem.  Also if you think you have depression, tell someone you trust about it, there are specialists who can talk you through it and teach you how to break the loop that keeps you from moving on. Best wishes Kim