Bonnie, the 1st month after my Treatment was the toughest for me and the toughest on my wife. I was depressed and there was no more active treatments to go to, I would sleep during the day and pace the floor at night. I called it stuck in a dark room and developing negatives. Anyways my chief conselor/mentor is my oldest brother, a man I've come to admire for his faith and strenght of conviction. With his guidance and some long hours talking/reading with the lord and the help of folks like Mark/David/Amy/Carol etc... from this board I was able to let some light in the room. Keeping active and getting exercise helps to. Even if it's just a little walk.

Now I'm not saying this will work for your daughter, I'm just letting you know that this is normal. On days back then and even sometimes now my wife has kicked my butt to go do something. And although I may be mean and snappy at her at the time, I love her more for doing it. I hope this made sense to you. Keep on trying to help her get out of the house and reconnect with life. One day she will say OK. And if all that fails...she's a woman suggest a shopping trip. :p


Tim Stoj
60 yr old. Dx Jun 06 with BOT Stage IV. Neck dissesction on 19 Jun 06. Started Tx on 21 Aug 06/completed 33 IMRTs and 3 CT (2 Cisplat & 1 Carboplat) on 5 Oct 06.