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the entire bladder cancer is so very exhausting
Im sooo tired just no energy, I try, somedays are better and then the next just doing anything is to much,and I havent started any treatments, I think its just depression(i know just depression } is no just. I try to stay up beat and happy with every day, what else can you do. I think its the waiting, for at least the next patho report. hope to get started beating this thing soon.thanks for listening peace
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Hi Soda,
I too have those days, and believe they are normal. It seems just when I see the light someone turns them off. We will get through this together.Barb
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Hi Soda … Hope you’re not beating yourself up over being exhausted or blue — bladder cancer takes a toll on us. The trick is to not let it get the best of you. Let yourself have the occasional bad day — that’s okay. But try to get up each morning believing you’re going to beat this thing. And really believe it. I’m into my 3rd year since my RC/neobladder surgery — life has never been so sweet !!
Cindy
“Everything will be okay in the end.
If it's not okay — it's not the end.” -
Hi Sodacat,
I too have struggled emotionally with this bladder cancer. Fortunately my dr has prescribed an antidepressant, and also an anxiety med to take befor tests, when I can’t sleep. etc. I also have a clinical social worker who focus’s in helping oncology patients. My faith is strong, too.
There is no shame in getting support in the form of meds, counselling or what it takes to get thru. God Blsss, you are in my prayers, Holly
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Hey Sodacat, I and many others on this forum understand and know the difficulties you are experiencing. Depression with its associated symptoms of lethargy can greatly impact all aspects of your day to day life.
Bladder cancer dx is exhausting and will affect you and your loved ones and bring with it a significant life change and new challenges for you all to deal with.My days are unpredictable, I feel I am on an emotional roller coaster and can’t get off!!! I have good and bad days and in time you will make adjustment and learn new coping methods with the wait periods and other issues of BC.
Just don’t expect too much from yourself too soon.Take care
Maria xx -
Sodacat,
I experienced a depression to the point of total paralysis between chemo cycles soon after my dx. I am one who does not take an aspirin happily but had to break down and seek help. I am grateful to this day that I was able to use a short course of an antidepressant and anti anxiety drug to make it out of that black hole. I personally believe that part of treatment for all cancer patients should be to have a therapist to talk to experienced in Oncology and its physiology. We are going though so much and have a lot to wrap our minds around. Take to you doctor about it and see if they can suggest something to help you.
Chin up and straight forward
Cynthia
Cynthia Kinsella
T2 g3 CIS 8/04
Clinical Trial
Chemotherapy & Radiation 10/04-12/04
Chemotherapy 3/05-5/05
BCG 9/05-1-06
RC w/umbilical Indiana pouch 5/06
Left Nephrectomy 1/09
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Hi soda
any support groups in your area? The american cancer society can provide info on local support organizations.
Sometimes I find something as simple as getting out for a walk in the fresh air helps alotBest wishes
gc
Dx: CIS 12/07Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling.
M. Runbeck
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