I’m a new member. I finished chemo in October and radiotherapy in November and feeling really low and crying a lot now, having been relatively stoic through all the months of treatment. I feel like I should be happy it’s all over and look on the bright side but just feel so sad all the time, it feels like I’ll feel like this forever. Also the anxiety is quite overwhelming, particularly in the morning. I’m married and have a 13 year old son and feel as well that I’ve put them through enough in the past year and shouldn’t break down now but I just can’t help it - everything feels dark and dismal. Has anyone experienced these types of feelings after treatment is all over?
Hi Julie
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Hello Julie, my name is Bobbie , im 42 had a mx in May and a lymph node clearance , my chemo ended in October , and now I’m just on tamoxifen for the next 10years…I’m going through exactly the same as you…I know exactly how you feel , all week I’ve spent most of it crying, I to have bad anxiety aswell but mine is when I leave the house to go shopping … Maybe if you want to we can help each other through this awful time in our lives??