Im sorry to read about Alex's problems. Cancer is a terrible disease that never seems to go away. We all fear having a recurrence. Going thru cancer treatments can be so traumatic. Just turning into another person who has limitations can be a hard pill to swallow! I know I have some days where I am deeply troubled by my new life and I miss my old self terribly. I have found that helping others thru their struggles makes me feel worthwhile and needed. Everyone needs a reason to get up in the morning. This may sound crazy but how about a pet? I love my cats and they are great therapy.

Im not one who took anti depressants but know that it can be a challenge to get one that works properly. Most will take several weeks to build up before a person can notice a difference. Many times the dosage needs to be tweaked to get it right. Often one medicine wont work but a different one will. So it can take a few months before the patient gets the right medicine at the right dosage. I would suggest that a therapist would help him too. Sometimes being able to talk things out with a stranger is what makes a big difference.

Hope things turn around for Alex soon.