That’s a good question. A lot of it depends on his personality. If he’s not outgoing, already has a negative outlook, and doesn’t have much sense of humor — no, ADT isn’t going to suddenly make him happy. That’s not how it works.
But here’s the thing with ADT — you have to accept it for what it is. Acceptance is a huge part of this. Staying stuck in doom and gloom doesn’t help anything. ADT changes your emotions, but it doesn’t change who you are underneath.
I remember my oncologist telling me, “You’re going to get more emotional, like crying when you see a puppy.” I told him I already do that 😂
Yes, you’ll probably have some slump days. And the rest of the time, you push yourself. It’s not easy, but you can do it. It’s a lot easier to just do nothing.
I have metastatic prostate cancer, Gleason 9, it’s spread throughout my body. It’s under control with meds, and I’ve managed the side effects with more meds. It’s only been a year, and I’m grateful I’m still on the top side of the grass.
There’s a lot you can do. Accept that there will be bad days. Walking helps. Weight training really helps. Eating well matters a lot. And knowing you’ve got a team behind you — family, doctors, friends, even the furry friends— that won’t give up on you, so you don’t give up on them either.
Hang in there, take it one day at a time. And remember, this forum is here for you. 🙂