Treatment Worth It?

AnaMaria34, we are really sorry to hear how you are feeling, and that you have been battling depression for so long. You are certainly not alone with this. We hear that you have tried many treatments, but believe, and hope that you could still find something that could help you reduce your suffering. Do you have a safe place to express your feelings and anxieties, to be yourself? Do you currently have a therapist, and one that can help you manage your feelings and decisions?

What kind of resources are you referencing that you feel would help you lift your depression, and be able to help you make the best decisions for your health?

We're all here for you! The Mods

AnaMaria34, we are really sorry for all you are going through. Many hospitals now include patient navigators as part of the breast cancer care team. A patient navigator can help you understand and move through the health care system, and offer you support and guidance at any point throughout your care here. Together, you, the nurse navigator, the team social worker, your treatment physicians, and your private therapists should be able to help guide you through the important decisions you need to make to treat not only the cancer, but your depression.
Have you worked with a nurse navigator before? Have you worked with the social worker in your hospital?

Also, we're glad you're reaching out here to our Community -- we can assure you, you're not alone in facing these feelings, as many here have managed depression throughout their diagnosis. We know others will be by shortly to help encourage and uplift you. We're all here for you!

--The Mods

AnaMaria, I am so sorry to read of your depression and progression. I think Sandy offers good advice. And I would like to suggest journaling. Writing down what I feel and think has helped me over the years at various times in my life. One book I read on the matter said to write in the morning at least three pages of unfiltered thoughts, every day when possible. No one will see this, so write away! It helps me sort my thoughts and get in touch with what I'm feeling. Sometimes getting it down on paper is enough to relieve some of the pressures I feel.

I also don't think one has to live large just because of facing a diagnosis of mbc. I have found plenty of beauty in where I live, and activities that give me fulfillment where I am at. Yes, it is fun to travel but I don't do it all the time, nor would I want to. I believe we can find meaning in our everyday routine lives. Not saying its always a Hallmark moment, far from it, but I have even appreciated that I have the ability to figure out complicated issues in my life.

I do wish you the very best. Is treatment worth it? Imo, yes.

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