Anxiety and Depression

Acjeffrey

I just started chemo, "red devil" , I have to say the nausea was terrible. It has subsided, but now I find night time the worst time of the day. My depression and anxiety kick in. I fear losing my hair. I've had dreams of me losing my hair, I don't want to be so nauseated, is the chemo worth it, should I stop, theses are just a few things that go through my head. I was given anavan, it's helped. A little. I'm having a hard time with all of this. Has anyone else gone through this or is? I stopped taking Prozac and I think it's time I go back on it. I just want to cry and give up. I know there are other people who have it far worse than me. I just don't know what to do? I see my oncologist next Tuesday, I plan on talking to her about my depression. I just was wondering if I'm the only one who's like this full of anxiety but yet depressed.

Dee2010

Ac, sorry you are having such a hard time. We obviously each have our own experiences with chemo, but for me it was well worth it. I had chemo before surgery, and when they did my path report after surgery all the cancer cells had been killed by the chemo.

With regard to nausea, I found I could tolerate drinking coconut water, which also helped to keep my electrolytes at the right levels. I never had issues with my bloodwork during chemo, and never had to postpone. My oncos were quite shocked at that!

Hang in there, and don't be afraid to discuss your issues with your onco or your PDN - that's what they're there for!