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Cyclo
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8 years ago

Depression

Two weeks ago, one year on from diagnosis I got the all clear as did my mother.  I was very relieved all round as I wasn’t sure I could deal another year like the one I had been through. Instead of feeling happy with the outcome for some weird reason I’m feeling really down.   I’ve had counseling over the last year to deal with the cancer trauma but I never felt depressed or down although I had every other emotion under the sun. I’ve managed to recover physically and I exercise regularly, go to work, eat well , sleep well etc.   I don’t really understand why I’m not jumping for joy and feel so miserable and wonder if anyone has some had a similar experience or any suggestions ?

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  • SoldierCrab's avatar
    SoldierCrab
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    8 years ago
    hi Cyclo, I went through a similar thing one year out .... it might be good to reconnect with the counsellor you were seeing. sometimes the depression hits when we get our all clear it is like the water being let out the bath.... a big sigh but sometimes that sigh is not a positive feeling for us. 

    you could also give the helpline a call.... helpline on 1800 500 258 and speak with one of the cancer nurses or breast care nurse.
    It can be really helpful to talk about what is going on for you.  

    you are doing so many positive things working exercising eating well and sleeping well. 

    Hugs 
    Soldier crab
  • Sister's avatar
    Sister
    Member
    8 years ago
    First of all, congratulations on the all clear! and for your mother, too.  I'm just at the start of this so I can't speak from experience but I have read that many women feel like you when the rollercoaster stops.  I'm sure that you will get responses from people who have been there.  I wonder if it is worth speaking to a professional about it?