Depression after Treatment

Hi Helen, I'm so sorry to hear that your feeling depressed. I think what Julia and Deb have said is spot on. It is perfectly understandable to feel depressed after all that we've been through. I know in my case, even though I got off quite lightly compared to some, I still feel down at times. I felt like I was travelling along quite nicely until BC came along and now nothing will ever be as good. Mybreasts are uneven and scarred, I'm sick of wearing the damm wig (but I hate my very short hair), I feel well but I don't seem to have as much stamina as before, I feel guilty and worired every time I have a glass of wine or a piece of cake - will I make the cancer come back? Did I cause it in the first place? It's hard to keep it all in perspective sometimes.

Then there's the tamoxifen. I've been taking a half dose for about a month in the hope of letting my body adjust to it gradually - will start full dose tomorrow. Maybe that is to blame. I know you also said you weren't getting much sleep with the tamoxifen.That would certainly make me feel like crap I've read that some women take a mild anti-depressant with tamoxifen which helps minimise hot flushes as well as improve mood. I think it is called Endep or something similar. I agree that you should see a doctor and see what can be done. The relaxation and meditation sounds helpful too. I might look into something like that myself when the kids get back to school. Anyway, take care Helen. I'm thinking of you and hope you feel better soon. Janet x