LilyAnneLouis
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LilyAnneLouis got a reaction from Tom Galli in Caregiver Health Anxiety
Tom,
Thank you so much for reaching out. I ordered the book and I completely agree that consistent counseling is the way to go. I cannot image the pain, both emotionally and physically, that people diagnosed with lung cancer go through. My dad, who already wasn't in great health, has really given this disease a fight and the medicine alone can just annihilate people. There is something so scary about watching someone deteriorate and it has filled me with so many emotions, from anger, to fear, to this deep connection with the planet. As we ride this emotional roller coaster, I feel drained, yet somehow on edge every single day. I feel a little bit like a bird, burying its head in the sand, hoping for all of this to go away.
Regardless, I have spent most of my time on this site expressing worry for myself and my own emotions. I don't have another place to do that. So for everyone reading this, just know how important that has been for me, albeit selfish, but it's let me release a lot of pent up anxieties that I'm sick of carrying around.
Holding you all in the light.
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LilyAnneLouis got a reaction from lsaut in Lurking for a while.. Thought I would post
AMay,
I am new to this forum, but I wanted to tell you that I think your and your mother's attitudes are the right one. Unfortunately this is a tough disease, but your mom's good health prior to her diagnosis is so crucial. My dad suffers from stage IV nsc, and his health was in bad shape before hand. Even still, he is around a whole year after his diagnosis, one that gave him about 8 months to live. People make it through this. They do. Take care of yourself. Make sure you're doing all you can to be mentally okay so that you can be there for her. Good luck on this journey.
Lily
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LilyAnneLouis got a reaction from LaurenH in Lurking for a while.. Thought I would post
AMay,
I am new to this forum, but I wanted to tell you that I think your and your mother's attitudes are the right one. Unfortunately this is a tough disease, but your mom's good health prior to her diagnosis is so crucial. My dad suffers from stage IV nsc, and his health was in bad shape before hand. Even still, he is around a whole year after his diagnosis, one that gave him about 8 months to live. People make it through this. They do. Take care of yourself. Make sure you're doing all you can to be mentally okay so that you can be there for her. Good luck on this journey.
Lily
