Depression? would love some advice!

ggtexs

I haven't updated my profile but I am 35 and have had ovaries removed (Brca1+) about 6 months ago (so immediate surgical menopause), immediately followed by mastectomy, several port revisions. I just finished my 12 weekly Taxol treatment and had my first of four FAC ones.



The thing is, I am a stay at home mom who was very active. My little one is at prek school now, partly cause I knew the FAC was really going to take it out of me. Now, I am at home doing nothing cause I feel tired all the time, have issues sleeping (even with Ambien ) and I am going crazy because I can't work or even clean around! It seems my mind wants activity but my body can't keep up even though I am a week since my last FAC. I am not a super social person but I feel less now than ever and the whole weeping around all the time is getting old.



I don't know if I have a bit of depression because the menopause, the chemo or the doing nothing or all of them! eeeeekkkkk! any advice or suggestions?



Thanks!

Moderators

Hi Ggtexs!

We're sure there will be others along shortly who can provide some great support and advice. In the meantime, you may be interested in reading the main Breastcancer.org site's pages on Depression for tips on how to help manage this very real side effect. Also, you may find the Relationships, Emotional Crises, Anxiety and Depression forum helpful!

Hope this helps!

--The Mods