Depression and chemo

Yep, I got wonderful tablets when I was first rediagnosed and they really did help. I am sorry but I cant remember which ones they were. I do remember being given Diazipam for a bit before the anti depressant and that it helped too. I had to get off them because my liver is very sensitive about processing medicine and it was affecting my liver values…dont worry, even Tylonal gets my numbers jumping. I dont think most people have problems with anti depressents and I had a very good experience with them with emotional leveling out on them.

I also see a psychologist every 2 to 4 weeks and that has really helped now that I cant take the pills. Everyone should have one. I really look forward to our meetings. Sometimes I cry, sometimes I laugh but I always feel better after. Even if I could get back on the pills, I would want to continue with this.

Barb, this is definately a challenge we have been given. It is ok to cry, feel sad and or get angry. We have that right. Between the knowing of what probably will happen and all the chemicals they pump into our bodies, it is no wonder why we have emotional periods. It is ok to need and receive help for this. Your mental and emotional health is just as important as your physical health and in fact they are hightly dependent on each other.

Kris

Barbara, with all that you have been through who would expect anything different. Several suggestions would be to talk to your doctor and see if he can’t give you something to help you over the hump. Or you can ask Dr. Giles by clicking on our research tab at the top of the page. Perhaps you can not babysit right now but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a big grand kid fix every so often. I know when I came home from surgery 5 weeks ago, my daughter came over with the 3 teenagers and it was wonderful. Nothing wrong with seeking a little help to get through this.