Do you have someone come with you to Chemo, Joy? I could not have gone along alone. I also found it got easier for me emotionally around no. 3 because I had developed a relationship of trust with my chemo nurse. I like the sound of the chill pill and it makes sense that the more relaxed you are the easier it will be side effect wise.
I found it helped to have a reward weekend just before my next chemo. I went away for little mini breaks with friends and family. The first one I just stayed with friends with my hubby, the next one was with my parents and hubby (this helped to reassure my Mum and Dad that I really was doing ok) and the third was with my 2 daughters. It gave me something to look forward to and helped others to cope with what we were all going through. As much as you want to try to keep things normal it is a very stressful time for everyone and these breaks helped all of us to recharge the batteries and find some positives.
Hope it goes ok. Take care. Deanne xxxxoooo