I am Lost! :(

blazytracy
blazytracy Member Posts: 157
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Feeling REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEALLY depressed.....
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  • missrenee
    missrenee Member Posts: 2,136 Member
    What's going on sister?
    Tell us your story--we're all here to listen and try to help. Most of us have probably been where you are right now--some of us are still there.

    Please know that it's okay to say anything here. We care.

    Hoping to hear back,
    Hugs, Renee
  • Jean 0609
    Jean 0609 Member Posts: 2,462
    Sorry to hear that you are depressed.
    Remember we are all here for you.
  • cavediver
    cavediver Member Posts: 607
    sorry to hear
    sorry to hear you are so depressed at this time....what is happening with you? We are all here for you and interested in helping if we can. Boy, this journey sure does get to us all........a lot of hills and dales, but we can do this I am certain. I can always feel the group behind me, blowing warm breezes to help me move forward when I staggar. Let us know what is going on in your battle. Hugs sent your way
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    Have you talked to the
    Have you talked to the doctor about medication for it? Hope you feel better soon! Hugs!
  • Betsy13
    Betsy13 Member Posts: 185
    been there, done that...
    I just went through a horrific depression. Two days of sobbing. I was suicidal. I went to doctor and went on anti-depressants. It takes 1-2 weeks to kick in. After 2 weeks, not as bad but still not great. Called doc and she upped it by 37.5 mg. Feeling better finally. Not great, but no where as severe as I was. Six weeks later, I am now better able to manage life.

    This group of survivors was my lifeline through the whole ordeal. Thank you, ladies :)

    Know that you are not alone. It hits all of us differently. We're here for you. Please let us know how we can help.

    Prayers and hugs,
    Betsy
  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    I would also like to
    I would also like to recommend getting on an anti-depressant, they to take a week or so to kick in, but you could also get an anti anxiety like xanax that work within minutes to take the edge off. I was on them before my diagnosis & I'm sure they helped prevent me from going into a deep depression. Tell us what's going on - when I have the really bad moments I post on here & get my mojo back from all our sisters on here. We lean on each other :)
    *hugs*
    Heather
  • jackiejhm
    jackiejhm Member Posts: 169
    Dear Tracy,
    Please talk to us. Start here. Tell us what's going on. Chances are, someone or many, can relate. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers!! xoxoxoxo, Jackie
  • blazytracy
    blazytracy Member Posts: 157
    Betsy13 said:

    been there, done that...
    I just went through a horrific depression. Two days of sobbing. I was suicidal. I went to doctor and went on anti-depressants. It takes 1-2 weeks to kick in. After 2 weeks, not as bad but still not great. Called doc and she upped it by 37.5 mg. Feeling better finally. Not great, but no where as severe as I was. Six weeks later, I am now better able to manage life.

    This group of survivors was my lifeline through the whole ordeal. Thank you, ladies :)

    Know that you are not alone. It hits all of us differently. We're here for you. Please let us know how we can help.

    Prayers and hugs,
    Betsy

    Hi Betsy
    It has been quite awhile since I posted and I am sorry but that is all I could say last night. I have my 1-year (since DX) checkup/mammo coming up on Sept. 15 and I am definitely going to talk to my Onc. about this. I need to talk to some psychologist or something! Thanks for writing (everyone) and I will be ok - just needed to say that one line on here and get some sympathy I guess...
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    jackiejhm said:

    Dear Tracy,
    Please talk to us. Start here. Tell us what's going on. Chances are, someone or many, can relate. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers!! xoxoxoxo, Jackie

    Tracy .. we are here for you ..
    Let us know how you are feeling and dealing with your breast cancer ...


    Vicki Sam
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570

    Hi Betsy
    It has been quite awhile since I posted and I am sorry but that is all I could say last night. I have my 1-year (since DX) checkup/mammo coming up on Sept. 15 and I am definitely going to talk to my Onc. about this. I need to talk to some psychologist or something! Thanks for writing (everyone) and I will be ok - just needed to say that one line on here and get some sympathy I guess...

    I experienced a very deep
    I experienced a very deep depression after primary treatment ended. Some things that helped me were meditation tapes, relaxation tapes, yoga and...........TIME. I also started anti-depressants and it really took a while to find the right one for me. In the beginning, I took xanax and klonopin to take the edge off. You definitely have my sympathy...I think depression was/is the hardest part of this whole ordeal for some of us. Here is a big hug to you. Just know that it WILL get better. Hang in there, Tracy. xoxoxoxo Lynn
  • survives
    survives Member Posts: 254 Member
    VickiSam said:

    Tracy .. we are here for you ..
    Let us know how you are feeling and dealing with your breast cancer ...


    Vicki Sam

    I'm one of those that think two things........
    The more you talk, the better you feel, AND, if that doesn't help, please get something to take the edge of depression. There are alot of ladies that become more and more depressed after their treatments end. At least you are recognizing the fact that something is wrong.

    Do come back and talk to us, and then to your onc. Don't wait for the day of your appointment--that's two weeks away! Call sooner and tell his nurse what you are going through. They can at least start you on something.

    survives.
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    We are all here for you You
    We are all here for you You always have a few thousand sisters to talk to. Take care and let us know how you are doing. most times talking ( writing ) and getting it out really helps. Kay
  • laurissa
    laurissa Member Posts: 773
    Hey blazy
    I'm glad to see you again. Hope you feel better soon.
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    Sending you cyber hugs and
    Sending you cyber hugs and hoping you are feeling better soon. Please talk to a doc if things get too bad, but we are here for you.
  • cahjah75
    cahjah75 Member Posts: 2,631
    Hey Blazy
    Glad you posted. Depression happens to a lot of us. There are a lot of medications that are not addictive so get help from your dr. When you're ready tell us your story. We are great listeners and I feel it does help to talk about what you're going through. I've found so much encouragement from the wonderful bc sisters. Hope you do too! {{hugs}}
    Char
  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 Member Posts: 851
    Sending you lots of
    Sending you lots of ((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))).

    Donna
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member

    Sending you lots of
    Sending you lots of ((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))).

    Donna

    BT glad to see you again
    BT glad to see you again sorry you are feeling down. It is pretty common and perfectly natural. I started an antidepressant right away. this being my second primary, I said if I ever get it again, going right on it. So when I got diagnosed I said "write the script". fortunately or unfortunately I know what I would need from experience. Its also hard with your impending appointments. I find those are really dificult times when I am especially foucused on the disease and also anniversaries . Even when I dont realize its my cancerversary my subconcious remembers. One year I said to my friend "wow this PMS is brutal this month" and she said "dont you remember what month it is?" I was like duh??? any of this going on? As I recall you had other health problems as well. are these affecting you? anyway glad to see your face, HUGs !!!
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member

    Sending you lots of
    Sending you lots of ((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))).

    Donna

    BT glad to see you again
    BT glad to see you again sorry you are feeling down. It is pretty common and perfectly natural. I started an antidepressant right away. this being my second primary, I said if I ever get it again, going right on it. So when I got diagnosed I said "write the script". fortunately or unfortunately I know what I would need from experience. Its also hard with your impending appointments. I find those are really dificult times when I am especially foucused on the disease and also anniversaries . Even when I dont realize its my cancerversary my subconcious remembers. One year I said to my friend "wow this PMS is brutal this month" and she said "dont you remember what month it is?" I was like duh??? any of this going on? As I recall you had other health problems as well. are these affecting you? anyway glad to see your face, HUGs !!!
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    carkris said:

    BT glad to see you again
    BT glad to see you again sorry you are feeling down. It is pretty common and perfectly natural. I started an antidepressant right away. this being my second primary, I said if I ever get it again, going right on it. So when I got diagnosed I said "write the script". fortunately or unfortunately I know what I would need from experience. Its also hard with your impending appointments. I find those are really dificult times when I am especially foucused on the disease and also anniversaries . Even when I dont realize its my cancerversary my subconcious remembers. One year I said to my friend "wow this PMS is brutal this month" and she said "dont you remember what month it is?" I was like duh??? any of this going on? As I recall you had other health problems as well. are these affecting you? anyway glad to see your face, HUGs !!!

    I really hated those days!
    I'm sorry you were experiencing depression. I hope you feel a little better this evening. Know we're all here for you sending you well wishes and prayers.

    Hugs to you,
    Sylvia
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
    It was mentioned earlier this month -
    Post Traumatic Stress. If you stop and think about it, it makes perfect sense. And depression is hard to escape with this dx, for some it's minor, for others, overwhelming. I'm glad that you know it's a problem and that you plan to see the Dr.

    Keep posting!

    Many good wishes and big hugs!

    Sue