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AlaskaAngel · 12-15-2011, 11:33 PM

MJo,

I haven't had PTSD about the cancer dx, but I have had it about chemotherapy. I was chemophobic before doing CAF six times. So far, I have been able to sort it out in real time in dealing with practical situations, but afterward I re-live the physical part of it, including the dread. I've come to think of it as being my personal "normal", because it does eventually pass. But it is always unpleasant.

MCS,

Job termination and discrimination even without a cancer dx is hard on trust, and there is a lot more of it going around these days. It is normal to be angry about unfairness. Sometimes it gets as basic as realizing that those who brought on the problem have access to more power in "winning", and figuring out whether or not it is worth it to fight it, or to move on. Actively seeking help with anger management might work some of it out.

A.A.

12-15-2011, 11:33 PM	#6
AlaskaAngel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alaska Posts: 2,018	Re: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Survivors MJo, I haven't had PTSD about the cancer dx, but I have had it about chemotherapy. I was chemophobic before doing CAF six times. So far, I have been able to sort it out in real time in dealing with practical situations, but afterward I re-live the physical part of it, including the dread. I've come to think of it as being my personal "normal", because it does eventually pass. But it is always unpleasant. MCS, Job termination and discrimination even without a cancer dx is hard on trust, and there is a lot more of it going around these days. It is normal to be angry about unfairness. Sometimes it gets as basic as realizing that those who brought on the problem have access to more power in "winning", and figuring out whether or not it is worth it to fight it, or to move on. Actively seeking help with anger management might work some of it out. A.A. __________________ Dx 2002 age 51 bc for granny, aunt, cousin, sister, mother. ER+/PR+/HER2+++, grade 3 IDC 1.9 cm, some DCIS, Stage 1, Grade 3 Lumpectomy, CAFx6 (no blood boosters), IMRT rads, 1 3/4 yr tamoxifen Rads necrosis BRCA 1 & 2 negative Trials: Early detection OVCA; 2004 low-dose testosterone for bc survivors Diet: Primarily vegetarian organic; metformin (no diabetes), vitamin D3 Exercise: 7 days a week, 1 hr/day No trastuzumab, no taxane, no AI NED