I finished 44 radiation treatments a year ago and have been on Eligard for about a year and a half now. Depression, fatigue and a real lack of motivation have been a major problem for me in addition to numerous other side effects. This is compounded by the fact that I live alone on my farm in a very rural area where I’m isolated. Many days I don’t see another person. It’s been a struggle to keep my farming/ranching operation going because I’m the only full time employee. I do have some part time seasonal help. I work eight days a week.

I’ve found that socializing with family and friends has helped me. Listening to music also helps. Traveling and attending events rejuvenates me even though it’s difficult at times. In my younger years I competed in weightlifting for 27 years. This year, after a 20 year hiatus from competition, I competed again for the first time! I was able to break national and international records in my age group (I’m 63) and that has greatly inspired me! I’m now motivated to continue training and it’s carried over to other activities. It’s ironic, because my testosterone levels are at my lifetime lowest levels but I’m slowly gaining back some strength. Once I finish these Eligard treatments, I hope that all these negative side effects will gradually subside and life will be more enjoyable! I just had my last 4 month shot. Time will tell.