Cancer Support and Caregivers Who Are Trail Blazers!

[deb_U_taunt]

I am bored with being laid up already and I still have 6 treatments to go. I don't ring the fucking bell until Sept 16th and I am already buggy. I still have radiation and surgery after that!!!!!!! I am pissy and bored. I really need a new hobby, one I can do inside. ARGGGGG

[deb_U_taunt]

It's a new day. Yesterday, I got mad at what was feeling like my life was put on hold by cancer. Today, woke up with a better attitude.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Hi Debby,

Good Morning! I am restricted by my mobility, and misaligned hips. It is a struggle being active. I can understand how you feel. One thing I took up is birdwatching, plus I have my 2 squirrels, Hank and Honey, who I feed. You may want to look into these for hobbies. At one time I participated in a ferel cat community behind my home until a nasty neighbor called Animal Control to have the cats removed. Grrrrrrrr

There are some days when my body just hurts so very badly, and most people just don't get it when they are working, have kids, and a busy lifestyle. Plus, in my case my age is a factor being close to 50 yo. I think it makes a huge difference in perspective.

I wish you much peace and love,
Andrew

[deb_U_taunt]

I truly understand. I feel like my life is in limbo. I am 51 and not ready to be old. Elevation is too high here for squirrels, but we feed the ferel cats and so does another neighbor. We have trapped and fixed quite a few of them.
Hope you are able to put your feet up and heal. Sounds like you are as blessed as I am with a wonderful, caring partner.

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Hi Debby,

Good Morning! I am restricted by my mobility, and misaligned hips. It is a struggle being active. I can understand how you feel. One thing I took up is birdwatching, plus I have my 2 squirrels, Hank and Honey, who I feed. You may want to look into these for hobbies. At one time I participated in a ferel cat community behind my home until a nasty neighbor called Animal Control to have the cats removed. Grrrrrrrr

There are some days when my body just hurts so very badly, and most people just don't get it when they are working, have kids, and a busy lifestyle. Plus, in my case my age is a factor being close to 50 yo. I think it makes a huge difference in perspective.

I wish you much peace and love,
Andrew

[Novelafemme]

A question for those who have had steroids in their chemo protocol. Has anyone dealt with the manic high/low side effect and if so, is there anything you can do to counter-balance it? no problem here with the high part but the low part is brutal!

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

A question for those who have had steroids in their chemo protocol. Has anyone dealt with the manic high/low side effect and if so, is there anything you can do to counter-balance it? no problem here with the high part but the low part is brutal!

Hopefully someone experiencing that can respond, in relation the manic side effects due to chemo. I am hypermanic with no chemo, but that's another brutal world.

No experience, but I found this when I Googled. "chemotherapy are given Dexamethasone to counteract certain side-effects of .... irritability, euphoria, mania; "

[deb_U_taunt]

Originally Posted by Novelafemme

A question for those who have had steroids in their chemo protocol. Has anyone dealt with the manic high/low side effect and if so, is there anything you can do to counter-balance it? no problem here with the high part but the low part is brutal!

I didn't put that together at first. I thought it was depression from cancer, etc. The Dr suggested antidepressants, but I am too nervous about coming off of them later.

I am blessed and have a partner that reminds me to breathe and take a break. We have both joined support groups and its made all the difference. There is also a Cancer Wellness Center with FREE massage and yoga!!!!!

BTW, if it gets to me to much, I just scream. Scares the dogs, but sometimes it feels like the thing to do. Seems to motivate me to get out of myself.

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by Debby

I am bored with being laid up already and I still have 6 treatments to go. I don't ring the fucking bell until Sept 16th and I am already buggy. I still have radiation and surgery after that!!!!!!! I am pissy and bored. I really need a new hobby, one I can do inside. ARGGGGG

I just ordered this clay, and it is in the mail. LWF said she absolutely loves it. I am going to make small shields with raised family crests, and some small masks.
http://www.pearlpaint.com/shop-Air-D...2999_2963.html

Air Dry Clay

Like all moist clays, Boneware is easily kept soft and pliable as long as desired if moist with water and covered with a damp cloth while not in use. Finished pieces become bone hard when allowed to dry. No firing, no baking necessary. May be decorated with tempera, oil paints, and enamels. Packed moist and ready to use.

[Dominique]

Originally Posted by Debby

I am bored with being laid up already and I still have 6 treatments to go. I don't ring the fucking bell until Sept 16th and I am already buggy. I still have radiation and surgery after that!!!!!!! I am pissy and bored. I really need a new hobby, one I can do inside. ARGGGGG

Has anyone introduced you to second life? (It's a virtual world game, big glbtg community, many members from here are on there) The best part about second life is it is 24 hours a day...... go to u tube and watch a few tutorials of second life, so you can get an idea of what it is.

I'm not extremely second life literate, i was barely able to walk, but i'm sure we can get you in there and registered ect....

[deb_U_taunt]

Originally Posted by Tommi

I just ordered this clay, and it is in the mail. LWF said she absolutely loves it. I am going to make small shields with raised family crests, and some small masks.
http://www.pearlpaint.com/shop-Air-D...2999_2963.html

Air Dry Clay

Like all moist clays, Boneware is easily kept soft and pliable as long as desired if moist with water and covered with a damp cloth while not in use. Finished pieces become bone hard when allowed to dry. No firing, no baking necessary. May be decorated with tempera, oil paints, and enamels. Packed moist and ready to use.

That is a great idea!! I am taking a trip to some craft stores this afternoon and will loof for it..THANK YOU Tommi! This looks like what I will need to keep my mind busy wonder if it can handle the outdoors....mind is running with it already..lol

[deb_U_taunt]

Originally Posted by Yellow band

Has anyone introduced you to second life? (It's a virtual world game, big glbtg community, many members from here are on there) The best part about second life is it is 24 hours a day...... go to u tube and watch a few tutorials of second life, so you can get an idea of what it is.

I'm not extremely second life literate, i was barely able to walk, but i'm sure we can get you in there and registered ect....

Thank you, I will check it out, too. I know my niece plays second life, so she will be happy to clue me in.

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by Debby

That is a great idea!! I am taking a trip to some craft stores this afternoon and will look for it..THANK YOU Tommi! This looks like what I will need to keep my mind busy wonder if it can handle the outdoors....mind is running with it already..lol

I think it can. This product looks and feels awesome. I have a small face LeftWriteFemme made and sent me as an example before I ordered 50 pounds online. It feels solid , just like stoneware. I sculpt in other clays that have to be fired and this one does not, so I can't wait till it gets her on the 13th.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Debby

That is a great idea!! I am taking a trip to some craft stores this afternoon and will loof for it..THANK YOU Tommi! This looks like what I will need to keep my mind busy wonder if it can handle the outdoors....mind is running with it already..lol

Don't forget to exercise even when you are tired. It will help with the fatigue. Even just a slow walk around the block.

[deb_U_taunt]

Originally Posted by Tommi

I think it can. This product looks and feels awesome. I have a small face LeftWriteFemme made and sent me as an example before I ordered 50 pounds online. It feels solid , just like stoneware. I sculpt in other clays that have to be fired and this one does not, so I can't wait till it gets her on the 13th.

I bookmarked in case I didn't find it my craft store search. Price is good. I just keep picturing my new queer friendly garden gnomes. lol

[deb_U_taunt]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Don't forget to exercise even when you are tired. It will help with the fatigue. Even just a slow walk around the block.

Our dogs make sure that happens.

[Tommi]

Originally Posted by Debby

I bookmarked in case I didn't find it my craft store search. Price is good. I just keep picturing my new queer friendly garden gnomes. lol

AHhhhh. GREAT IDEA>>>

[deb_U_taunt]

Originally Posted by Tommi

AHhhhh. GREAT IDEA>>>

Good thing for no HOA. lol

[Tommi]

Just received the latest issue of CURE magazine. Always something new, always something to remind me about taking care of me, and ART stuff too. It's also available as an eMagazine at -->

Link for a Free subscription* I would like a FREE subscription of CURE. (Free to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers in the U.S.)

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Tommi

Just received the latest issue of CURE magazine. Always something new, always something to remind me about taking care of me, and ART stuff too. It's also available as an eMagazine at -->

Link for a Free subscription* I would like a FREE subscription of CURE. (Free to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers in the U.S.)

Thanks, Tommi! I went and signed up.

[Tommi]

A happy face on a prescription blank, inside an envelope from my Oncologist with my annual follow-up to uterine cancer.

I am still anxious when I open it. A little check mark on a little box beside:

"All test results are negative" and a hand drawn happy face.

Seven years, cancer free. .