I was diagnosed with cancer in the summer right around the same time that I had a big fight with my family. Due to specialized care, I was transfered to a hospital 5 hours away from where my family and friends live. I also haven't been allowed to have many visitors due to my increased risk of serious infections. (Everytime I am around people I seem to pick up various types of bacterias or infections).
My problem is this, I am really depressed. I am kind of at the end of the line and I'm tired of fighting this alone. My family doesn't really make and attempt to come and see me, although I do speak to some of my siblings over the phone several times a week.
Most of my friends have moved on with their lives and seem to be frightened away by the cancer and my distance from home.
I have now been in the hospital through Thanksgiving, Christmas and soon to be New Year's.
I am looking for some suggestions as to what I should do to keep my mind occupied during the holiday?
2006-12-30 10:51:14 · 18 answers · asked by Sunny S 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm really sorry things have been so hard for you. I'll keep you in my prayers, I promise. e-mail me if you want someone to talk to sometime.
You obviously have access to a computer so here are a few suggestions to keep you occupied.
Start a blog. Blogger.com is a free site. Totally free unless you want to upgrade and I don't know anyone who uses blogger in upgrade. We all use the free site. If you don't know what a Blog is, it's the sister of a handwritten diary. Once you get your blog set up, write about anything you want, even how it's going at the hospital. Tell your family and friends to read it so they can keep tabs on you since your so far away from them.
Another site>www.associatedcontent.com
or AC. This is a terrific site to read what's going on everywhere. You can even "comment" on the articles, right on the site. If you sign up, for free again, you can even submit articles. They don't pay a lot but it's a lot of fun.
Last, especially if you like to read is www.commonties.com. These are stories by people like you and me. Again, if you want, submit a story. They pay if they accept your story and much better than AC. I go to this site all the time and have had a story printed there.
There, that should keep you busy. Please, stay positive during this difficult time. I meant what I said, if you need a friend, e-mail me. God Bless!
2006-12-30 11:19:16 · answer #1 · answered by Emma J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Sunny S,
So sorry to hear such sadness. Just remember you are never really alone when you have God. Maybe connect spiritually to find the peace you are seeking. Also, there are ways to get rid of cancer. One story I read was a woman was imagining her cancer to be carrots and rabbits kept eating it away until it was gone. There are also special diets you can try to rid yourself of cancer, but this may be hard to do in a hospital. I suggest being you have the Internet is to do a lot of reading on these subjects and search for an answer online. You may find something that can change your life. It is sad to be alone, especially during tough times and holidays. At least you have reached out to others who have shown some care and concern. I truly hope you find what you need.
2006-12-30 11:10:10 · answer #2 · answered by Ven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First,my prayers to you and your family at that most difficult time.I'm sure your family loves you but sometimes its hard to keep a brave face when a loved one is going thru the most painful time .I remember my father-in-law's battle lasted 5 yrs and I saw him often and stayed with him many times but there were moments that I just wanted to remember the active man I'd come to love and yes I know it was selfish but Icould not help my emotions.Let your family see this post it will move hearts and I'm sure a better effort will be made and also start a blog and you will get alot of love and concern from people the world over because we all have that common bond and need to be heard and to comfort one another and remember to have a spiritual place that you can escape to and get support it will help you tremendously...and dont give up!God bless,your new friend Devlin..
2006-12-30 11:13:25 · answer #3 · answered by dawgpoundcenter 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sunny you are so courageous and you have touch me so that I believe you are the star that shines all around that hospital.....I wish I could take away your pain and and saddness ........both my parents had cancer and Sunny I took care of them and I wish your family would wake up but some times it is soooo hard to see your loved ones hurting Iknow I felt so helpless because I was the only one .....contact the cancer society where you live and they will help you so much Please do it for me because If I could I would be there for my friend...you are in my prayers and in my heart ....kara is sending you a hug......bless you my friend
2006-12-30 11:10:53 · answer #4 · answered by COOKIE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would love to come and visit you if i could. Phone a church if you can, i go to church adn i have met loads of lovley friends. Join a cancer support group group look on the net and write to people in similar positions. Their are many people in your positon and it is scary having cancer, you need help and support, don,t be afraid to ask because it will help you through this and you will win this batlle, Your greatest source of help is from God, eat good food, plenty of fruit and vegtables and start taking good care of yourself, don,t smoke and turn to God he is going to heal you. Believe. Pray often adn reasd your bible. renew your thinking and i will continue to pray for you and your family. God bless you he loves you dearly, life has been tough but it will get better, trust the Good Lord.
2006-12-30 11:08:29 · answer #5 · answered by denise g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 05:42:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just prayed to god for you and all those in your situation that you would get better. I am truely sorry to hear this. I wish i could do something to help. I think that you need to keep having faith in god and keep praying, Becasue at these times, if you let yourslef down and lose faith it becomes so much harder to fight. you need to reamin strong and know that so many people have survived this disease and if they did it, yo CAN Do it too! Just never lose hope....read the stories of survivers....Pray to god.....and keep your faith....
I truely wish that you get better....
P.S: think of lance armstrong, with all those diseases, he is a surviver today and the world know him, you may not be a great athlete but you DESERVE to live and enjoy life.
best wishes and luck to you....
2006-12-30 12:14:19 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
god bless you brother. that's very sad. any chance of moving to a hospital closer to home? people are obviously occupied with their own lives during the holidays. hopefully, you will be in their thoughts as the new year begins. maybe reach out to your friends via cell phone or texting and let them know that you would appreciate some company. good luck to you.
2006-12-30 11:04:05 · answer #8 · answered by nystrele 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well first off, i will pray for you. both my grandparents and alot of my family memebers have had cancer and it is a really hard thing to get into your head. its scary and makes you nervous. you should make an attempt to call more of your friends. and also do alot of online communications, like listen to music play a game. get onto some online support group. there are alot of those out there. but i will be praying for you. :)
2006-12-30 10:57:10 · answer #9 · answered by tuxedokitty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask for support the hospital may be able to find someone to brighten ur day also u may email me undercovernudist_1999 at yahoo if u want to be email buddies have a good day and take it easy
2006-12-30 11:00:01 · answer #10 · answered by undercovernudist 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋