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TERRIFIED of Treatment
I’m not sure I can convey in writing how terrified I am I’m not sure there is a word to describe it the worry I feel is debilitating, I already suffer from anxiety and this is just exasperating it, i ...
Best of luck @KMAC46,
Your feelings of anxiety and fear are normal and understandable. I've got a lovely, supportive GP who doesn't bat an eyelid when I suddenly burst into tears at my appointments. If your GP is not empathetic, can you find someone who is? This is a long journey and you need a good team around you. Six months in, I've finally made an appointment with a cancer counsellor, found through this site http://www.cancercounselling.com.au/?postcode=2261&page_id=11. I probably should have done so a lot sooner. I also take an antidepressant, which helps a lot. Maybe you could discuss that with your medical oncologist?
Your feelings of anxiety and fear are normal and understandable. I've got a lovely, supportive GP who doesn't bat an eyelid when I suddenly burst into tears at my appointments. If your GP is not empathetic, can you find someone who is? This is a long journey and you need a good team around you. Six months in, I've finally made an appointment with a cancer counsellor, found through this site http://www.cancercounselling.com.au/?postcode=2261&page_id=11. I probably should have done so a lot sooner. I also take an antidepressant, which helps a lot. Maybe you could discuss that with your medical oncologist?