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Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi
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Hi, My name is OlgaMarie. I have small cell lung caner, COPD and emphysema. And I can not stop crying lately. I am not afraid of the cancer, but of the emphysema. I put on a happy mask, but at home, I am upset. My life has been challenged with PTSD, caring for a son with schizophrenia ( doing really well now), an alcoholic son and a mother with alzheimers. I did those things for almost eight years and wanted to start to live again. Then cancer. I should not complain, but I am so mad. I finally wanted to find someone to love me and this. I am 73 and I tried, but now feel shattered. I know this is pathetic when so many people are more sick than I. I just want to be serene. I started to eat healthy (than the holidays) go to the YMCA three times a week. What should I do? Thank you so, so much for being here.
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@olgamarie, I'd like to add my welcome. There is a saying in German "I'm feeling close to water" which is the feeling of always being on the verge of tears. I can imagine that you find yourself crying at the drop of a hat with all that you have to contend with. There are several discussion groups here on Connect where you can meet people like you. Let's start with these:
For Small Cell Lung Cancer, join others here:
> Small Cell Lung Cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/small-cell-lung-cancer-1/
To talk about managing COPD and emphysema, check out the Lung Health group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/lung-conditions/) specifically these discussions:
> Just Diagnosed Emphysema https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/just-diagnosed-emphysema/
> Severe COPD and Interstitial Lung Disease https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/interstitial-lung-disease-severe-copd/
There are more, but let's get you started with these.
You have every right to be upset and mad. Connect is a good place to vent without judgement. Good for you for adopting healthy habits. It is a good step forward and helps take back control.