Hi, all, still hanging in there. I have been enjoying the musical selections. My 1st concert was Badfinger, back in the 70's. I also saw Grand Funk Railroad, and I was a big fan of Chicago and Three Dog Night. Some of you will remember that I saw Three Dog Night 2 years ago, and they are still wonderful. I never really got into the "classics", although I enjoy them when I happen to hear them from time to time. Now I listen mostly to pop country, don't judge...
Welcome to the porch to the new comers! And congrats on all of the vaping anniversaries! I, myself have hit 3 years and nearly 4 months, and I can't believe it. BTW, where is this great deal of the nic? Please enlighten me. I just don't have the energy to read all of the posts.
I also suffer from clinical depression, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, and have been on maintenance meds for over 20 years, which have done very well for me, mostly. I have had bouts of severe health anxiety as well, but since getting one of the worst medical diagnoses this year, CANCER, I am not so prone to worrying about my health so much. Instead, it has helped my to prioritize what's really important and to appreciate every day for what it is.
Cancer update: I had my 6th and final chemotherapy of this regimen yesterday, and then the Neulasta shot today. The doc is giving my a month or 2 to get some strength back from the onslaught of the chemo, then we'll see. Every hair on my body has vacated, and I imagine I'll be seeing it growing back again over the next few months if given the chance. .Although it's not completely gone, most of my cancer has responded very well to the chemo, except for one area on my neck, which is growing like crazy instead of shrinking. It's about the size of a golf ball now. I will soon be having surgery from an accomplished head and neck surgeon to have that removed along with surrounding tissue, and we are hoping it will offer some clues as to my primary cancer, since it has not been discovered yet. I am very tired most of the time, and I get very little done. Today, I am still hyped up on massive doses of steroids from yesterday and the night before, so I though I'd check in. I'll start crashing from the steroids, and the Neulasta will kick sometime tonight, and I'll be in bed for the next week. I don't know what the future holds for me in this regard, whether it'll be more chemo, radiation, or more surgery, but I say, "Bring it on, and make me better! I am a tough b**ch!!" Friends and family continue to show their love by bringing us scrumptious meals to help out, along with caring phone calls and visits, and we feel so loved. I want to thank all of you sincerely for your prayers and good thoughts! Your prayers and support have sustained us during and very scary and difficult time, and we are so very grateful. Please continue to pray for us. Love you all.
