Living in Fear
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What Ifs
Amanda,
To make a long story real short. "What Ifs" in these situations are always geared to the negative side of everything. What you are going thru is perfectly normal.You are facing things you never had to face before. The "What Ifs" will consume you if you let them. John0 -
The Roaring Lion
Hi Amanda,
I agree with John and all of us here will tell you that everytime that
CT/PET Scan comes around, we all go through a lot of anxiety. I think
what you're feeling is normal, Amanda. I posted a link to a video
interview with Amy Grose regarding fear of recurrence. There's a link
on the video to a website but I haven't checked that out yet.
After cancer I think we have to deal with a "new me", a "new normal", a
"new happy". The anxiety will probably always be there - just hopefully
over time it will morph from a roaring lion to a house cat or if we're lucky,
maybe a kitten - I know I'm looking forward to a smaller litter box .
Know you are not alone in this, Amanda. You are always welcome here.
Amy Grose - Video on Fear of Recurrence
Hugs and positive thoughts,
Jim
DX: DLBL 4/2011, Chemo completed 10/2011, currently in remission.0 -
same here
Hey Amanda, I totally understand what you are going through. I always have those thoughts too. I have a uptake of 2.5 on my hip still, knowing that something is still lingering bothers the hell out of me. I really try to live in the moment, not worrying about as John said the "what ifs". I don't think we can ever be "normal" again, but we can be happy!!!! Stay positive........ Vinny0 -
Thanks!vinny59 said:same here
Hey Amanda, I totally understand what you are going through. I always have those thoughts too. I have a uptake of 2.5 on my hip still, knowing that something is still lingering bothers the hell out of me. I really try to live in the moment, not worrying about as John said the "what ifs". I don't think we can ever be "normal" again, but we can be happy!!!! Stay positive........ Vinny
Thanks everyone for ensuring me that I am not totally losing my mind. I talked with the radiation nurse today about my anxiety and she told me that if I am having this much anxiety now she is worried that it may increase once my treatment is over. So, I'm going to talk with the doctor about it this week. Thanks again for listening! Amanda0 -
Good planamanda_33 said:Thanks!
Thanks everyone for ensuring me that I am not totally losing my mind. I talked with the radiation nurse today about my anxiety and she told me that if I am having this much anxiety now she is worried that it may increase once my treatment is over. So, I'm going to talk with the doctor about it this week. Thanks again for listening! Amanda
If anxiety is ruling your life, then, by all means, bring it up with doctor. Instead of "scanxiety", why not turn it into "scanticipation' of a clean result? There is no going back at this point. First, because we cannot and secondly, because going back would mean that cancer was still in your future. Embrace your new normal. Control the anxiety and you will be free to live your life. Once it is no longer the boss, you will be able to enjoy each day for the blessing it is. All the best.0
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