Hi Lilyange

Im just so sorry to read of your mental health suffering. I read that you’re already in touch with a psychologist. Is this one from Macmillan or one of the other specialist services? 

Would it be worth your while recontacting your GP? The reason I’m suggesting this is that maybe a referral to a different type of psychological service might be more beneficial? There’s so many differing kinds now. 

I don’t know if this suggestion may have already  been covered by yourself anyway

I may not have been able to help it I just felt the need to just contact you so that you’re not feeling quite so alone  

Thinking of you

Ann 

There are a lot of phone helplines. Try them one by one. The Samaritans are really nice. Read this or call them on 116 123 

www.samaritans.org/.../

I sympathise with you, remember you are not alone, remember we are lucky to live in an age with good hospitals good doctors and medical treatment and also phones to help us when we do not feel like going out. 

Hi Angie,

I'm sorry to hear about how you're feeling - but please know there is help available out there. Kuiper and Nipponichi have sent two very helpful replies with options for support.

Samaritans can be a great source of help if you're feeling stuck or alone. Similarly, in terms of ongoing support, your GP will be able to offer some options.

If you feel your psychologist is dismissing your feelings too easily, then it sounds like it would be worth trying to see someone different.

We are always here for you on this forum for support, so keep using it as a safe space if you'd like to write down your thoughts or worries.

Keep believing that you will feel better in time and with the right support around you, which you can get. Take things one day or one hour at a time.

Let us know how you're getting on.

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi again Angie,

Here are a couple more resources that may be useful: the Mind website (their contact number is 0300 123 3393).

And the Anxiety UK website (their contact number is 03444 775 774).

And remember the Samaritans number is 116 123.

As I say, let us know how you're getting on.

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator

Thank you for reaching kuiper,

Things Got so bad with my Anxiety 2 nights ago so doctor started me on Effexor xr 75mg for five days then 150mg after that,I'm praying it works and imdont have many or any at all of side effects,

Please keep me in your thoughts,

Angie,x

Thank you so much,I live alone so it's even harder to deal with everything,thank you for reaching out

Angie!

Thank you Ben for your time,

I hope these new tablets will do the job,and that will be half the battle,

I need to be strong in mind and body to face Radiotherapy,but my appetite is gone the past week,

Can't even think of food,but I try get two insure drinks in me a day for now,immnot sure if this is a symptom of the chemo or the anxiety,but hopefully things will come right soon,

Ange!

Hi Angie

Youve had some wonderful support and suggestions given. I hope this has reassured you a bit

i didn’t really know what to say to you but as I suffer anxiety, worsened by my husbands diagnosis, all I could do was offer you my virtual hand 

i honestly wish you well and pray the tablets work. Just remember you’re not alone, there’s always someone watching out for you here. 

Do you live alone or have family? 

With love

Ann 

Hi 

Inline along and it's so hard,don't have a great support system,my mind is facing ball the time,I'm getting tired now butnit is3.07am

Angie

I'm not surprised you’re suffering anxiety. I will pray you get sleep. I’m hoping I will eventually too but I’m thinking about you. I’m sending you a virtual hug  

Ann