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Summer_Prevails
8 years agoMember
Where did my gratitude go? I swear I left it right here somewhere...
can anyone relate to that feeling of getting through a bloody battle of all the treatment, the horror, the fight, and then that awesome feeling of sheer happy gratitude after it’s over?
and you wanted to grab everyone and hug them and swore you’d never let a single second go by without being thrilled to be alive and not sick?
and you were going to live an amazing productive love filled life embracing everything because you knew how fragile life can be?
yeah. I’ve lost that. I’m depressed and wondering where the F_@&! did all of my pure gratitude and excitement go? I’m so angry at myself for being like this after fighting so hard to make it through.
Has as anyone else found they just don’t have that spirit of gladness in everyday life anymore, that cancer stripped away your spark and you’ll never get it back and care about anything ever again?
and you wanted to grab everyone and hug them and swore you’d never let a single second go by without being thrilled to be alive and not sick?
and you were going to live an amazing productive love filled life embracing everything because you knew how fragile life can be?
yeah. I’ve lost that. I’m depressed and wondering where the F_@&! did all of my pure gratitude and excitement go? I’m so angry at myself for being like this after fighting so hard to make it through.
Has as anyone else found they just don’t have that spirit of gladness in everyday life anymore, that cancer stripped away your spark and you’ll never get it back and care about anything ever again?
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- SisterMember@jj70 It hits like a ton of bricks, doesn't it? I hope it is short-lived for you and that you're back on top (or at least somewhere in the middle) soon.
If you're around on the network @"Summer Prevails", we'd love to hear from you. - JJ70MemberI was scrolling down the threads and saw this title and my eyes widened. How did @Summer Prevails get in my head?
This is a new feeling and I mean NEW - like yesterday. I was teary all last night because I felt like such a B***CH, either just completely flat with no happy spark or so ungrateful and nit-picking at everything. Not like me at all. Even hubby said "What's wrong with you?" God, I could have slapped him! :# - onemargieMemberAnyone heard how @"Summer Prevails" is feeling too now ? Xx
- onemargieMember@beccabecca I’m so sorry to hear how shitty you’ve been feeling. It truly sucks. You could try a counsellor rather than a paychologist. less clinical and more personable. Where abouts are you. .?? I know a good one but located brisbane north. You should see the dr sbout your cold could be the flu? And you might need antibiotics. It certainly won’t be helping with your mood either feeling so shitty. I’m happy to chat anytime if you wanna chat just PM me.
- kmakmMember@beccabecca There is a community funded psychologist who specialises in treating breast cancer people at Eastern Health. I don't know if there are zones about these things but if you were prepared to jump on Eastlink, it might be worth enquiring. It's $12.40 a session. PM me for the details if you're interested.
- beccabeccaMember@Sister
Thanks, I tried a psychologist attached to melbourne oncology services last year who was also useless, had the same ?s, what do I want to stand for, etc, obviously reading from the same book!
I live in the outer s/e suburbs of melboourne.
People seem to want to 'wash their hands' of you I think once they have finished the planned treatments. - SisterMember@beccabecca Is there anyone linked to a cancer treatment place you may be able to access? Maybe someone here on the network could recommend? @Marianne_BCNA? Whereabouts are you?
- beccabeccaMember@onemargie
Hi, I've had a shocking head cold etc for over 10 days now, nothing seems to be helping some nights I feel a little better, then wake the next morning feeling worse again. I've spent a few days resting as well. Guess the after effects of cancer means my immune system is pretty bad!
In terms of my cancer moods/ feeling down, I tried a psychologist who is meant to deal with stress / distress of chronic illness, adjustment issues etc, she was a waste of time, 2nd session she just wanted me to talk again, so towards the end of the appt I asked if she was going to teach me how to deal/ work through why I keep getting upset, she said 'no, I'm hear to listen to you talk' useless! Then cos I said that she asked 'what do you want to stand for in life'
Waste of my time. That's the 2nd psych I tried, same useless questions, why won't they help with my 'trying to cope now' issues? - arpieMember@PatsyN SO pleased your pain is under control .. lucky you - I can't tolerate endone - it makes me throw up!! Wouldn't that upset the junkies!? Down the toilet!Just don't take TOO many! ;)
All the best ..... I hope they get you sorted soon. xx - Kiwi_AngelMember@PatsyN it was a godsend to me during the last couple of chemos. Hope u r feeling better xo