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Doing research while being anxious
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@dptrainor Hey Dan, glad you are in a better place - mentally, that is - which is the most important factor when it comes to a treatment of longer duration.
FWIW, don’t stress about the SE’s…you may have some - more or less - or none at all, so just take it as it comes.
I read horror stories about ADT, pictured myself all flabbed out, wearing a bra, staring at the tiny bump where my dick used to be…NONE of that happened!
Sure, I felt some flashes, fatigue but totally minor since I listened to all the members here who advocated exercise, exercise, exercise…it works!!
Let’s not kid ourselves - It’s hard work! - but you will find yourself physically and mentally in a MUCH better place than you ever thought possible.
A lot of us have been through this already and none of us were any better than you right now; we got thru it and YOU will too.👍👍
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@heavyphil Thank you so much for this positive (yet realistic) perspective. I am in a better place now mentally and have a good plan forming with oncologists. I am still naturally worried about ADT + ARSI SEs, but I also realize how my imagination of the "worst" outcomes can get the better of me. So, I shall stay positive and work on things I can control - diet and exercise and mental health. When you say "but you will find yourself physically and mentally in a MUCH better place than you ever thought possible." - that it makes me feel more hopeful and I believe your are right because my thoughts can go negative. But, I will stay positive (yet realistic) and get through this! (What ever that means) So many people, such as yourself, have been helping me keep things in perspective. It is so great. I can't believe how kind people are and I appreciate it very much. Thank you, Thank you, Dan