Starwolf -

You didn.t mention if the partial glossectomy left you with a speech impediment. If it did, that may hold you back in starting or joining conversations. Interactions with other people are essential in maintaining a positive mental outlook. Isolation can also lead to depression.

I was an extrovert with many friends, coworkers and a fairly large extended family.......

After my second diagnosis and the subsequent surgeries and treatments, I was left with speech issues that were compounded with trismus. Out of a large pool of friends, two or three interact with me regularly today. I am lucky to have a wife and kids that are grateful that I'm alive and are not outwardly concerned with my speech issues and appearance.

Now I'm more comfortable at home with a good book.

I guess I trying to say is whatever your issues are now, you have to accept them as your new normal. Build on it.

I do understand how easy it is to become depressed and frustrated with life when communication is a problem. You have to fight the depression / frustration actively. Become focused on something other than the cancer or aftereffects from treatment. Try something different. Pick up a hobby. Start exorcising.

Good Luck