Hello Nate, I had an awful time after my treatment. I felt as if I was sent home to die. I was afraid to be alone, and I started having panick attacks. I stayed with various family members until I had to go home, I had a 17 year old to take care of. My 17 year old slept in the livingroom with me for over 3 months because of my fear of being alone. I followed my parents around so I wouldn't be alone. I am on antideppressants and valium. I am also in therapy for the past year or so. We have all been through hell and back! Everything past and present just came crashing down on me. I am a very strong person and I have no shame in dealing with this. Therapy has been the best thing for me. You too will get better, you have been dealt a very bad card. I wish you luck and I am always here if you need to talk privately or openly. I am new to this forum, yet I can tell you these people are the most caring and I feel as if I have a new family!! Finally, I have people who understand me and what I"m going through!!!!
I was 42 when diagnose two years ago, smoker, light alcohol use, partial gossectomy, left neck dissection, peg, 7-09 IMRT, no chemo deemed nesseccary, 3-2011 HBO.
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